Once cybercriminals start to drip-feed stolen HSE data online, fraud attempts will follow
An avalanche of cyber fraud is coming our way – here’s how to keep safe
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An avalanche of cyber fraud is coming our way – here’s how to keep safe
The fear now is that scammers unrelated to the Health Service Executive (HSE) attack will buy the data for their own nefarious use. Already, HSE is facing regulatory fines as the result of GDPR and may face lawsuits from victims whose personal data was published online.
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The data the HSE has about you that could be released onto the dark web The Government warned the public to contact gardai if they are contacted by anyone claiming to have their data Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Get the latest news from across Ireland straight to your inbox every single dayInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meS...
There is also no evidence of HSE data for sale on the main darkweb marketplaces used by cybercriminals. However, officials still believe publication is more than likely. âWeâre thinking sooner rather than later,â said one security source. âThereâs always a chance something else could intervene to stop them in their tracks but weâre not holding our breath,â said another. A spokesman for the National Cybersecurity Centre said it is working closely with the Garda and others in investigating the crime. âThe Gardaà are also liaising with international po...