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The HSE was forced to shut down all of its IT systems earlier this year following the 'significant' ransomware attack

HSE chief says cost of cyber attack could reach €100m

The total cost of a ransomware attack on the Health Service Executive could reach €100 million, the chief executive of the HSE has told an Oireachtas committee.

Health • 16 Sep 21

The average ransomware demand increased by 518%

Average ransomware demands and payments surge

It is three months since the cyber attack on the HSE's IT systems which caused chaos for the health service whose staff were already dealing with a pandemic.

Business • 11 Aug 21

The announcement comes two months after the HSE ransomware attack began

Cyber security centre to get budget and staff boost

Staff numbers at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are to be almost doubled in the next 18 months, the Government has announced.

Business • 13 Jul 21

HSE was forced to shut down all its IT systems following a ransomware attack

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 Officer Anne O'Connor.

Health • 26 May 21

Simon Coveney said the Government is taking the attack seriously

'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 downplayed.

Coronavirus • 16 May 21

There has been widespread cancellation of radiology services

'Substantial cancellations' following HSE cyber attack

The Health Service Executive has said there is "substantial cancellations across all outpatient services with widespread cancellation of radiology services" following a ransomware attack on its IT systems.

Coronavirus • 15 May 21

UK accuses Russia of global cyber attacks campaign

Britain has accused Russian military intelligence of conducting a campaign of "indiscriminate and reckless" online attacks, targeting political institutions, businesses, media and sport bodies around the world.

World • 04 Oct 18

US officials said they received multiple reports of Bad Rabbit ransomware infections

New wave of cyber attacks hits Russia

A new strain of ransomware, known as "Bad Rabbit", has hit computer systems in Russia, Ukraine and elsewhere.

News • 25 Oct 17

The latest virus comes just weeks after ransomware downed systems across the globe

Ransomware cyber attack spreads across the world

Computer systems at a number of Irish offices of international companies are among those infected by a cyber attack that has spread across the world.

Business Technology • 28 Jun 17

Once the GDPR is in, any breaches could carry severe penalties for organisations; with potential fines of up to 4% of worldwide turnover, or €20m

Are ransomware attacks a wake-up call for Irish firms?

The global ransomware attacks that affected more than 200,000 victims in 150 countries in recent weeks have highlighted the vulnerability of organisations with regard to online security and data protection.

Business • 21 May 17

HSE's internal email system was reactivated yesterday

HSE reconnecting internal IT network

The Health Service Executive has proceeded with plans to reconnect its internal IT network to the outside.

Health • 17 May 17

Britain's National Health Service has been hit with a major ransomware attack

HSE moves to protect systems after NHS cyber attack

The Health Service Executive has said is taking precautionary action to protect its IT systems following a major ransomware attack on the NHS.

HSE • 12 May 17

Ransomware - Questions and answers

A type of computer virus known as ransomware has caused havoc in British hospitals, a Spanish telecoms company and many other organisations in dozens of countries around the world. Here are some key questions addressed.

technology • 15 May 17

In some cases hackers have demanded tens of thousands not to delete all the files on the computer systems

Law firms held to ransom by cyber criminals

Over a dozen law firms have been held to ransom in recent weeks as attacks by cyber criminals increase.

News • 05 Jun 16

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