NHS hack warning issued to everyone in Dumfries and Galloway

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is alerting its residents after cyber criminals leaked patient data online following a major hack. The attack involved a ransomware group that published stolen files, including children’s mental health data, after its demands were not met. The health board is expected to send out a serious warning and will directly contact high-risk patients. It is advising vigilance against any suspicious activity involving their data and to report any such attempts to the police.