NHS Dumfries And Galloway Warns Of Data Breach

NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s systems were breached by hackers who copied and published patient data, despite the data not being deleted or altered on the systems. The incident, which has not impacted patient care, occurred in February and data was published in May. While investigations continue, authorities are prioritising notifications to vulnerable patients. Support has been offered, including a dedicated helpline and website offering information about the cyberattack.