Health board hit by cyber attack with ‘significant quantity’ of data at risk

Scotland’s NHS Dumfries and Galloway health board has been the target of a cyber attack, possibly compromising patient and staff data. The attack has prompted a response from various organisations, including Police Scotland and the National Cyber Security Agency, with the investigation into stolen data still ongoing. The public and staff are urged to be vigilant for potential data breaches as a result of the attack.