NHS Dumfries and Galloway Faces Cyberattack, Patient Data at Risk

NHS Dumfries and Galloway announced that it was the victim of a “focused and ongoing cyber attack” potentially compromising a significant amount of patient and staff data. It is currently collaborating with multiple agencies to contain, investigate, and mitigate potential damage from the attack. The health board suggested being cautious about suspicious communication claiming to be from the NHS, but experts believe this attack doesn’t pose an immediate threat to people’s lives. The full scale of damage remains unknown.