The Republic could be facing a “wave” of cyberattacks from the same criminal gang that has targeted the HSE, according to a former army intelligence officer and security consultant. State bodies within one country can have similarities in terms of age, how the system was developed and also a level of compatibility between agencies. “I wouldn’t expect a victory parade after the HSE attack is contained, because they will be hugely concerned about the exposure that is still there. The attack severely affected fuel deliveries in the US and led to a state of emergency in four states. However, the newspaper quoted security experts as saying that the statement from the criminal gang could be a ruse.

Source: The Irish Times May 15, 2021 17:15 UTC