{"id":44910,"date":"2024-05-07T10:39:46","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T10:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/07\/large-volume-of-data-stolen-from-nhs-dumfries-and-galloway-published-on-dark-web\/"},"modified":"2024-05-07T10:39:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T10:39:47","slug":"large-volume-of-data-stolen-from-nhs-dumfries-and-galloway-published-on-dark-web","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/07\/large-volume-of-data-stolen-from-nhs-dumfries-and-galloway-published-on-dark-web\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Large volume’ of data stolen from NHS Dumfries and Galloway published on dark web"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A ransomware group has carried out its threat against a Scottish health board and published a “large volume” of stolen data on the dark web.<\/p>\n

NHS Dumfries and Galloway was the subject of a cyber attack in March<\/a><\/strong> and confirmed hackers were able to access a “significant quantity of data”, including patient and staff-identifiable information.<\/p>\n

The cyber criminals later released a “proof pack”<\/a><\/strong> – which included confidential information on a small number of patients – and warned more would follow.<\/p>\n

In an update on Monday, the health board confirmed a “large volume of data” had been published.<\/p>\n

Julie White, chief executive of NHS Dumfries and Galloway, branded it an “utterly abhorrent criminal act”.<\/p>\n

“We should not be surprised at this outcome, as this is in line with the way these criminal groups operate,” she said.<\/p>\n

“Work is beginning to take place with partner agencies to assess the data which has been published.”<\/p>\n

The health board is working with Police Scotland<\/a><\/strong>, the National Cyber Security Centre and the Scottish government in response to the situation.<\/p>\n

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Ms White said NHS Dumfries and Galloway was “conscious” that the publication of the stolen data “may cause increased anxiety and concern for patients and staff”.<\/p>\n

“Data accessed by the cyber criminals has now been published on to the dark web – which is not readily accessible to most people,” she added.<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

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The health board is urging the public to be alert for any attempts to access their work and personal data.<\/p>\n

It also warned people to be vigilant about any potential approach by someone 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.<\/p>\n

In all instances, people are advised to take down details about the approach and contact Police Scotland.<\/p>\n

The Scottish government said it was aware of the latest development, adding: “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.”<\/p>\n

Police Scotland said its “inquiries are continuing into a cyber attack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway”.<\/p>\n

The health board has set up a dedicated webpage in response to the cyber attack, with a helpline available on 01387 216 777.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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