Cyber criminals accessed a significant amount of data including patient and staff-identifiable informationData relating to a small number of patients was released in March, and the hackers had threatened that more would follow.The health board said that data accessed by the cyber criminals has now been published on the dark web.
“We should not be surprised at this outcome, as this is in line with the way these criminal groups operate.“This very much remains a live criminal matter, and we are continuing to work with national agencies including Police Scotland, the National Cyber Security Centre and the Scottish Government. “Recognising that this is a live criminal matter, we continue to follow the very clear guidance being provided to us by national law enforcement agencies.”South of Scotland MSP Colin Smyth described the release of data as a “worrying development”.
Mr Smyth said: “It is important the NHS try to do what they did when the initial data was released, that is contact the individuals affected. The health board urged everyone to be alert for any attempts to access their work and personal data, or for approaches by anyone claiming to be in possession of either their personal data or NHS data – whether this approach comes by email, telephone, social media or some other means.
“It is important to note that the incident remains contained to NHS Dumfries and Galloway and there have been no further incidents across NHS Scotland as a whole.
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