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HSE shuts down IT systems after major ransomware attack, vaccination rollout not affected
HSE chief Paul Reid said it was “quite a sophisticated” attack, and a “major incident”. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Friday 14 May 2021, 10:00 AM 4 hours ago 87,751 Views 91 Comments
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THE HSE HAS shut down its IT systems after a “significant ransomware attack”, in what the HSE chief executive called a “major incident” for the health service.
The HSE was made aware of the attack during the night, and it is currently being contained by shutting down all national and local IT systems in order to protect them.
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Rotunda Critical Emergency
Due to a serious IT issue all outpatient visits are cancelled today - unless you are at 36 weeks pregnant or later. All gynae clinics are cancelled today.
If you have any urgent concerns please attend as normal.
Further updates will follow.
Only patients who are 36 weeks pregnant or over will have their scheduled appointment go ahead with people told to avoid the hospital unless it is an emergency.
Staff at the facility are working to fix the issue with the ransomware attack affecting the hospital s computers and records.
HSE Shuts IT System Following Ransomware Attack