Scots health board targeted in ‘focused and ongoing’ cyber attack

The NHS Dumfries and Galloway health board in Scotland is handling a “focused and ongoing” cyber attack on its IT systems, with potential for significant disruption of services. The organisation fears hackers may have gained access to a substantial amount of staff and patient data. The health board is cooperating with the National Cyber Security Centre, Police Scotland, and the Scottish Government to manage and investigate the incident.