HSE tests responses in simulated cyber attack The Health Service Executive, the National Cyber Security Centre and a number of hospitals and pharmaceutical providers have participated in a large-scale European cyber exercise. Ireland • 10 Jun
Rehab Group victim of 'plain vanilla ransomware attack' The Rehab Group has said that data has been accessed externally from some of its IT systems following a recent cyber attack. Ireland • 30 Mar
HSE cyber-attack cost hits €43m, could rise to €100m The cost of the response to, and recovery from the cyber-attack on the Health Service Executive in May last year has reached almost €43 million … Headlines • 23 Feb
Most Irish SMEs hit by cyber-attack last year 95% of small and medium sized Irish businesses experienced a cyber-attack in the past year, according to the findings of a new survey. Business • 07 Feb
Almost 30% of Irish firms hit by cyber attack last year More than a quarter of Irish organisations experienced a cyber attack last year, according to the findings of a new survey. Business • 03 Feb
Big Tech's biggest weaknesses were on display in 2021 While 2020 was a year when tech's greatest strengths were on display, it was its weaknesses that came to the fore in 2021, writes Adam … 2021 in Review • 31 Dec 21
HSE cyber attack evidence being gathered - gardaí Gardaí investigating the Health Service Executive cyber attack have said they are gathering evidence in seven different countries. Crime • 06 Oct 21
Cyber arms dealer exploits iPhone vulnerability A cyber surveillance company based in Israel developed a tool to break into Apple iPhones with a never-before-seen technique that has been in use since … Business • 14 Sep 21
'Will be weeks' before CHI's systems operating normally The CEO of Children's Health Ireland has said it "will be weeks" before the IT systems in Temple Street, Crumlin, Tallaght and CHI at Connolly … Health • 16 Jun 21
Cyber attack impact 'beyond comprehension' - Reid Health Service Executive Chief Paul Reid has said the ongoing impact of the cyber attack is "beyond comprehension" and it will take a few more … Health • 04 Jun 21
Devastating impact of attack cannot be overstated - HSE CEO of the Health Service Executive Paul Reid has said the damage caused by the cyber attack and the devastating impact that it has had … Ireland • 03 Jun 21
HSE: Sensitive data of 520 patients on dark web The Health Service Executive has confirmed that some patient data stolen in the cyber attack on its systems two weeks ago has been leaked on … Health • 28 May 21
HSE still 'very compromised' following cyber attack The Health Service Executive remains very compromised following the cyber attack on its IT systems, but some progress is being made, according to Chief Operations … Health • 26 May 21
Gardaí not aware of any stolen HSE data posted online Gardaí have said they are not aware of any data stolen from the HSE computer system having been posted online today. Ireland • 24 May 21
What it's like up close and personal with a ransomwear gang? Claire is joined by Pat Leahy, Security Consultant & Former Assistant Garda Commissioner and Ronan Murphy, Cyber Security Expert claire byrne live • 12 Aug 21
'Wizard Spider': Who are they and how do they operate? The organised cyber crime group that targeted the HSE and the Department of Health is known to international law enforcement agencies as one of the … Crime • 19 May 21
'Real consequences' to paying ransom - Coveney Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said the cyber attack on the Health Service Executive's IT system is very serious and should not be … Coronavirus • 16 May 21
Vaccine appointments continue despite HSE cyber attack People who have appointments for Covid-19 vaccinations or tests are being encouraged to show up as they are going ahead as planned, despite the ransomware … Coronavirus • 15 May 21
CD Projekt reports cyber attack CD Projekt has been hit by a cyber attack, which compromised some of its internal systems including the source code to its flagship Cyberpunk 2077 … Business • 09 Feb 21
41% of Irish businesses suffer cyber attack - Hiscox A new report reveals that 41% of Irish firms experienced at least one cyber attack event in a six month period from September 2019 to … Business • 22 Jun 20
EasyJet hit by 'highly sophisticated' cyber attack A cyber attack on UK airline EasyJet accessed the email and travel details of around nine million customers, as well as the credit card details … Business • 19 May 20
Austrian foreign ministry hit by cyber attack Austria's foreign ministry has been targeted by "serious cyber attack", officials said, warning another country could be responsible. World • 05 Jan 20
Lloyd's of London calls for cyber cover clarity Lloyd's of London wants all insurance and reinsurance policies to clearly state whether coverage will be provided for losses caused by a cyber attack. Business • 04 Jul 19
Hackers hit aluminium maker Hydro Norsk Hydro, one of the world's largest producers of aluminium, today battled to contain a cyber attack which hit parts of its production, sending its … Business • 19 Mar 19
Australia accuses foreign government of cyber attack Australia has said a "sophisticated state actor" has hacked the country's main political parties and parliament, just weeks before a closely-fought election. World • 18 Feb 19
