NHS Dumfries and Galloway target of ‘focused and ongoing’ cyber attack

NHS Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland has confirmed it was targeted in an ongoing cyber attack. The board is working with the police, the National Cyber Security Agency, and the Scottish Government to resolve the situation, with indications that the unknown hackers may have accessed ‘significant’ patient and staff data. The health board has warned of possible disruptions to its services as a result.