The Government has been forced to defend the level of spending on the cybersecurity agency leading the response to the ransomware attacks on the health service. A spokesman for Mr Coveney said the hacking of the health service was briefly discussed on a scheduled call related to UN Security Council business. He added that the “criminal hacking of the health service was strongly criticised by both countries”. Separately, cybersecurity experts are examining data posted on the internet claiming to be from the Health Service Executive ransomware attack. Hospitals and other services have been asked to plan for operating essential services “within contingency arrangements” for the next two weeks.

Source: The Irish Times May 19, 2021 00:00 UTC