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A decryption tool that could enable Irish health authorities to restore data stolen in a cyber attack is being tested.
The Irish government has said it could get hospitals and the health care system back to normal sooner.
The government has said it has not paid a ransom.
A detailed technical process is being carried out on the decryption tool by the Republic of Ireland s National Cyber Security Centre and private contractors to ensure it works safely and would not cause further harm, broadcaster RTE is reporting.
The Irish government has described it as encouraging, although the safety check could take some time.
Cyber attack: Tool to restore stolen Irish health data tested
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A total of 402 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Ireland, while one further death has been confirmed.