NHS Dumfries and Galloway hit by cyber attack with patient and staff data at risk

NHS Dumfries and Galloway has announced it suffered a “focused and ongoing cyber attack”. The health board is working with Scottish authorities and cybersecurity organisations to tackle the breach. Hackers may have stolen a large amount of data, including identifiably patient and staff data. The board has warned of service disruption and urged individuals to contact the police if they suspect their data has been accessed.