HSE data does appear to have been displayed on the Darknet - Health Minister
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Health Minister Stephen Donnelly told Newstalk this morning that HSE patient data does appear to have been leaked onto the Darknet.
A Financial Times report published yesterday provided evidence from the Darknet in the form of screenshots and files that a data leak had occurred.
Internal health service files, including patient correspondence, minutes of meetings and equipment purchase details were among the files recorded by the Financial Times as being displayed.
Minister Donnelly s comments today lend credence to the findings. On the face of it, as has been reported, data from the HSE does appear to have been displayed on the Darknet. The details of that are not something that would be confirmed because it s an ongoing Garda investigation, Donnelly told Newstalk.
HSE cyberattack: Minister reiterates ransom will not be paid Leaking of information likely says Humphreys while sources suggest ransom request expected
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Minister for Justice Heather Humphreys has said that the Government has received no direct ransom demand from the criminals who hacked the HSE’s computer systems and will not pay one if it arrives.
Ms Humphreys strongly reiterated the Government’s determination to refuse any ransom request.
Speaking to RTE’s News at One, she said there had been “no direct request received by anyone”.
“But if there is a direct request for money we will not be paying any ransom,” she said.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly told Newstalk this morning that HSE patient data does appear to have been leaked onto the Darknet. A Financial Times report pub.