#HSE Cyberattack

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‘Recent events should be a wake-up call to the threats to Ireland’s national security’
‘Recent events should be a wake-up call to the threats to Ireland’s national security’
Amid threats ranging from Russia’s activities off our coast to espionage and radicalisation, there are growing concerns about the need to reform Ireland’s defence and security structures

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

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State to spend €10m on 'national security operations centre' to protect against cyberattacks
New security centre for local authorities will provide daily reports on 'threat intelligence to the sector', with 'individualised reports' for each council

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Fitting tribute to Irish soldier who died a hero in Lebanon 
Letters to the Editor: Fitting tribute to Irish soldier who died a hero in Lebanon 
During an Israeli air strike on C Company’s HQ in 1999, Pte Billy Kedian got his men to safety but was mortally wounded himself

Sat, 27 Jul, 2024

Healthcare workers intubating a COVID patient.
Covid caused 1,100 excess deaths in Ireland during 2020 and 2021
Society of Actuaries in Ireland report says covid restrictions were a 'potentially significant' factor in the lower number of excess deaths in 2020 compared to 2021

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

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Ireland and Europe at risk of cyber attacks from Russia and China, Dáil committee told
National Cyber Security Centre has launched 211 investigations so far this year, compared to 309 for all of last year

Thu, 30 May, 2024

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John Whelan: Why cybersecurity will soon keep board directors awake at night
New EU directives means cyber strategy is now business strategy

Sun, 12 May, 2024

Hospitals 'on their knees' after HSE cyberattack, EU told
Hospitals 'on their knees' after HSE cyberattack, EU told
EU authorities asked 'do you have enough paper?' if computers go down

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Cytobrush for sampling endocervical cells in doctor hands during PAP test on woman patient in gynecologist's office. PAP test, c
Screening levels for cervical cancer across Munster fail to reach  national target
Cork has the highest level of uptake in region.

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

'Very high likelihood' of further cyberattacks on Irish IT systems
'Very high likelihood' of further cyberattacks on Irish IT systems
National Risk Assessment highlights concerns over sabotage of underwater telecoms and energy pipelines 

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

'Critical' Irish security strategy still awaited four years on
'Critical' Irish security strategy still awaited four years on
A National Security Strategy is “critical” for Ireland, but one has still not been developed four years after the Government signalled its intention to devise it, a serving senior naval officer has said.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

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HSE to 'robustly' defend 400 lawsuits brought about by 2021 cyberattack
Most are linked to GDPR or data protection claims, with the remainder filed as personal injury actions

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

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HSE spent €382m outside procurement rules since 2020
The HSE spent €382m in procurement without a formal competition in just three years, including €24. 2m in phone company bills in 2022 alone.

Sun, 19 Nov, 2023

Ripping right past the password
HSE to spend €33m on cyber security response
The executive has tendered for both threat detection and response and extended detection and response services

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

Report calls for whole-of-government cyber security industrial strategy
Report calls for whole-of-government cyber security industrial strategy
Strategy aims to improve the existing security and resilience of both government systems and critical infrastructure

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

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Cork patients 'frustrated' at HSE delay in resolving cyberattack cases
After more than two years since the attack, the HSE is expected to argue a stay should be granted on their case pending decisions on certain other cases in Europe

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

HSE attack shows cybersecurity is no longer a tech issue
HSE attack shows cybersecurity is no longer a tech issue
The stakes are high: A secure future requires a holistic approach

Sun, 25 Jun, 2023

'Ireland has to co-operate to counter cyberattacks' – Forum
'Ireland has to co-operate to counter cyberattacks' – Forum
Panel of experts at the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy hears 

Fri, 23 Jun, 2023

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy
Elaine Loughlin: International security is something Ireland needs to discuss
Micheál Martin tells Consultative Forum on International Security Policy that Ireland should not be 'squeamish' about security co-operation given existing threats such as cybercrime

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Person with computer and mobile phone hacking with the PEGASUS program.
Cyber report urges Government to ban 'high risk' companies' services from critical functions
A company could be designated high-risk if it has a 'strong link' with a government of a country in which there is the potential for 'interference' from that state

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Micheál Martin on the forum on our future: ‘We must deal with the world as it now is’
Micheál Martin on the forum on our future: ‘We must deal with the world as it now is’
Ireland needs to understand and respond to the security threats that abound in the new global reality, writes Tánaiste Micheál Martin

Sun, 18 Jun, 2023

Campaign calls for resources to aid early diagnosis of rare diseases
Campaign calls for resources to aid early diagnosis of rare diseases
A woman has said that doctors told her 38-year-old husband that he could need a hip replacement, "but they were never interested in the why".

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

Surge in attempted cyberattacks on Irish hospitals poses severe threat
Surge in attempted cyberattacks on Irish hospitals poses severe threat
The 2021 attack on the HSE caused havoc for patients, medics, and admin staff with the wide-ranging impacts lasting for months

Mon, 29 May, 2023

Ripping right past the password
Neil McDonnell: Stress-test of finances a must for the future
Ireland has to plan around risks ranging from our dependence on FDI and threats to energy security to the risk of stagflation 

Sun, 09 Apr, 2023

Nearly 45,000 hospital appointments cancelled over two-month period
Nearly 45,000 hospital appointments cancelled over two-month period
The cancellations spanned over December and January — during a period of ongoing overcrowding problems in hospitals

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

Cork hospital ordered to furnish documents to patient who is suing it over ransomware attack
Cork hospital ordered to furnish documents to patient who is suing it over ransomware attack
Former patient claims 'serious personal data breach' involving his information occurred following the May 2021 ransomware attack on the HSE

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

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HSE to notify 100,000 patients over cyberattack data breach
Only 220 people have so far responded seeking further information

Thu, 09 Feb, 2023

Ransomware attack may have caused IT breach that shut all four Cork MTU campuses
Ransomware attack may have caused IT breach that shut all four Cork MTU campuses
Gardaí and the NCSC working to establish if cybercriminals were behind the Munster Technological University security breach

Wed, 08 Feb, 2023

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HSE still to contact victims of 2021 cyberattack
Acting CEO of the HSE, Stephen Mulvany, said he is “conscious this may be taking longer than people might expect”

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

Cyber gangs target small businesses for scams
Cyber gangs target small businesses for scams
Departments 'working together' to protect energy and internet cables

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

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Riccardo Puliti: The world needs a digital lifeline so we can truly get connected
In the face of multiple crises, robust digital connectivity can improve the welfare of those most in need — the very people who run the risk of being held back by a digital deficit 

Thu, 21 Jul, 2022

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Work 'ongoing' on delayed security strategy, insists Government
Ireland's first strategy was due to be published more than two years ago

Tue, 12 Jul, 2022

Donncha O'Connell: We may need a citizens' assembly on national security
Donncha O'Connell: We may need a citizens' assembly on national security
Recent threats to Ireland’s national security — including war in Ukraine and the HSE cyberattack — should prompt us to look again at the structures and laws that protect our country

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022

Cybersecurity funding and training
HSE-style cyberattacks on Ireland are 'here to stay' 
Ireland 'very open' to considering increased partnership with Nato to improve our cyber and hybrid defences

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022

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State cybersecurity body and HSE take part in Europe-wide simulated attack 
Exercise tested participants’ response to simulated major cyberattack on health services and infrastructures

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Close-up of boy having teeth examined
Almost 70,000 children miss out on State dental appointments
The targeted assessments of young children and vulnerable adults are carried out each year to identify "preventive interventions and the need for restorative care"

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

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Ireland 'not able to defend itself from air, sea, or cyberattack'
Senator quizzes minister about country's current defence capabilities

Wed, 04 May, 2022

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Irish Examiner view: Russia is also waging an online war
Garda experts are trawling through 60,000 messages from the Conti gang, the group responsible for the disabling ransomware attacks on Ireland in May 2021.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2022

Neale Richmond: Sinn Féin and the left's utterances on Russia must be remembered
Neale Richmond: Sinn Féin and the left's utterances on Russia must be remembered
War has returned to Europe for the first time since 1945 and the reason for this lies solely with Russia

Sat, 26 Feb, 2022

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Pay and 'antiquated' culture hindering 'unsecure' Defence Forces cybersecurity
Lt Cdr Tubridy said: "There needs to be a willingness to accept the benefits of having a diversity of thought and culture.” 

Wed, 02 Feb, 2022

Significant rise in Air Corps' emergency airlifts  
Significant rise in Air Corps' emergency airlifts  
Defence Forces assisted gardaí and dealt with forest fires in Dublin, Wicklow, and Kerry, but fishery operations fall amid staffing crisis

Fri, 31 Dec, 2021

Don Tidey IRA Kidnap Victims
Claims of friendly fire in Don Tidey kidnapping 'totally untrue'
Assistant Garda Commissioner John O'Driscoll said gardaí were finalising their review of the case which would 'prove beyond doubt' that a garda and the army private member were not killed by state weapons

Thu, 30 Dec, 2021

John Daly: Opioids, betting, and the world of work — the best business reads of the year
John Daly: Opioids, betting, and the world of work — the best business reads of the year
From the story of Paddy Power and insights into cybercrime, to sage advice for anyone re-evaluating life and work

Mon, 27 Dec, 2021

Racial tensions and energy instability among key national risks
Racial tensions and energy instability among key national risks
High-level State analysis also flags potential 'significant repercussions' of armed conflict across Europe

Thu, 23 Dec, 2021

Gardaí confirm some Tusla data was stolen in HSE cyberattack
Gardaí confirm some Tusla data was stolen in HSE cyberattack
The Child and Family Agency said there is no indication to date that this material has been published online or used for criminal purposes

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

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