Patients warned of disruption following ‘focused and ongoing’ cyberattack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway
15 March 2024
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We bring you breaking news this afternoon following a 'focused and ongoing' cyberattack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway. The regional health board has triggered a multi-agency response after its system were targeted by hackers. We will update the story as the day progresses but our lead article contains what we know so far.
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CYBER
Patients warned of disruption following ‘focused and ongoing’ cyberattack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Patients have been warned of disruption to services following a ‘focused and ongoing’ cyberattack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway. The regional health board released a media ‘alert’ this morning after its systems were targeted by hackers – sparking a multi-agency response. MORE?
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INNOVATION
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FINTECH
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IOT
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HEALTH
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BUSINESS
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DATA
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GAMING
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CLOUD
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BRIEFINGS
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PUBLIC SECTOR IT CONTRACTS
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