Cyber Security
WannaCrypt cyber-attack continues to impact NHS trusts
One week on and the WannaCrypt Ransomware attack continues to impact NHS trusts across England, causing delays and disruptions to services.
19 May 2017
Cyber Security
Cyber Security
Simple solutions to NHS cyber-attack are not reflective of reality – Deloitte
Simple solutions to the huge cyber-attack that caused chaos in the NHS last week do not reflect the complex reality on the ground, says a Deloitte director.
19 May 2017
Cyber Security
Southport and Ormskirk board lacked plans for cyber-attack response
One of the worse hit trusts in the NHS cyber-attack had said nine days earlier that it did not have any plans in place to tackle a cyber security breach.
18 May 2017
Cyber Security
Microsoft criticises NSA’s role in the global cyber-attack
Microsoft’s Brad Smith has defended the company’s role in the unprecedented global cyber attack, and laid blame at the NSA’s door.
16 May 2017
Cyber Security
Davey Winder: risks of ransomware attack were well known and avoidable
Digital Health’s cyber security columnist, Davey Winder, says Friday’s ransomware attacks could and should have been avoided, and that the NHS must still learn to systematically do the basics of cyber security well.
16 May 2017
Cyber Security
Scottish NHS health boards escape major cyber disruptions
A total 12 out of 14 Health Boards in Scotland experienced only minor disruptions following Friday’s global ransomware attack with two escaping the attack completely.
16 May 2017
