NHS Data Breach Results In Medical Records On The Dark Web

NHS Dumfries and Galloway suffered a cyber attack resulting in the theft and publication of a large volume of patient data on the dark web. The breach has caused significant stress among patients and staff, prompting the health board to initiate a telephone helpline and issue regular updates. The incident is now under criminal investigation. In response, new regulations have been introduced requiring all smart devices to meet specific security standards to protect users from cyber threats.