Waikato District Health Board and the Minister of Health cannot rule out the possibility medical files have fallen into the wrong hands after last week s cyber attack, but say they are working hard to get to the bottom of the problem.
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The entire system crashed nearly a week ago and it is not likely to be back online until possibly the end of this week.
The DHB said progress was being made and any resumption of services would be done carefully and in a phased manner.
The ransomware attack may have accessed private medical information, but the DHB said there was no evidence, at this point, that any data had been stolen.
The Biggest Cyberattack in New Zealand s History Unfolding May 24, 2021 08:10 GMT
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Hospital Cyberattack
New Zealand s Waikato Hospital is facing a second week of interruption as it works to repair its computer infrastructure after a massive cyberattack. With computers and phone lines knocked out, the attacker remains unknown.
According to Kevin Snee, chief executive of Waikato District Health Board (DHB) the hospital s cyberattack is probably the biggest cyber-attack in New Zealand s history .
He also stated on Monday to RNZ’s Morning Report, that he expects about 20% of elective surgeries and outpatient clinic appointments to be canceled at Waikato hospital this week. Furthermore, the DHB’s IT systems will be fully operational next week.
Waikato District Health Board and the Minister of Health cannot rule out the possibility medical files have fallen into the wrong hands after last week s cyber attack, but say they are working hard to get to the bottom of the problem.
The entire system on May 18 and it is not likely to be back online until possibly the end of this week.
The DHB said progress was being made and any resumption of services would be done carefully and in a phased manner.
The ransomware attack may have accessed private medical information, but the DHB said there was no evidence, at this point, that any data had been stolen.
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A number of speciality outpatient clinics are being cancelled as Waikato DHB bosses start to reveal how the cyber attack will affect operations this week.