Some HSE Services Affected By Cyber Attack
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The HSE was forced to shut down its IT system today following a cyber attack, resulting in disruption to some health services.
The incident has been described as a significant ransomware attack , focused on accessing data stored on central servers.
Hospitals have warned of disruption to routine appointments, with the Rotunda Hospital cancelling most of its appointments for the day.
The COVID-19 vaccination programme has not been impacted and is continuing as planned.
Professor Barry O Sullivan from the School of Computer Science at UCC and Priscilla Lynch, clinical editor of the Medical Independent, joined us to discuss this.