Large amount of data from NHS Dumfries & Galloway cyber attack published online
Details have been leaked on the dark web.
Last updated 7th May 2024
Bosses at NHS Dumfries and Galloway say a large amount of data taken after a cyber attack has been published on the dark web.
Data relating to a small number of patients was released in March, and the cyber criminals had threatened that more would follow.
Chief Executive Julie White said:
“This is an utterly abhorrent criminal act by cyber criminals who had threatened to release more data.
“We should not be surprised at this outcome, as this is in line with the way these criminal groups operate.
“Work is beginning to take place with partner agencies to assess the data which has been published. This very much remains a live criminal matter, and we are continuing to work with national agencies including Police Scotland, the National Cyber Security Centre and the Scottish Government.”
Mrs White added:
“NHS Dumfries and Galloway is conscious that this may cause increased anxiety and concern for patients and staff, with a telephone helpline sharing the information hosted at our website available from tomorrow.
“Data accessed by the cyber criminals has now been published onto the dark web – which is not readily accessible to most people.
“Recognising that this is a live criminal matter, we continue to follow the very clear guidance being provided to us by national law enforcement agencies.”