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NHS hospitals across England hit by large-scale cyber-attack
- Thread starter TomandJerry
- Start date
I used to work in NHS IT too. Sadly, most people seem to think the Daily Fail is a good source of accurate information.
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nicko31
Well-known member
The government seems to be keen to try and deflect any responsibility, in reality too many NHS machines are still running XP and could not be adequately protected
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/12/08/windows_xp_nhs_still/
They were warned
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/12/08/windows_xp_nhs_still/
They were warned
Leaked NSA exploit blamed for global ransomware cyberattack
https://www.rt.com/usa/388187-leaked-nsa-exploit-ransomware/
Thank Goodness the NSA & GCHQ are protecting us from "Terroists" whilst allowing the NHS' IT systems to rely on easily exploited, outdated OS/Server platforms like Windows XP/2000 because they refuse to bring the technology in to 2017 terms of acceptance!
"Strong and Stable!"
Most of your confidential medical records are probably out there by now for all to see! Or will be soon after the pastebin leaks
This, I'm horrified that some lunatic can see that I'm on Ramipril everyday [emoji853]
Ah well. That's austerity for you. You get what you vote for.Leaked NSA exploit blamed for global ransomware cyberattack
https://www.rt.com/usa/388187-leaked-nsa-exploit-ransomware/
Thank Goodness the NSA & GCHQ are protecting us from "Terroists" whilst allowing the NHS' IT systems to rely on easily exploited, outdated OS/Server platforms like Windows XP/2000 because they refuse to bring the technology in to 2017 terms of acceptance!
"Strong and Stable!"
Most of your confidential medical records are probably out there by now for all to see! Or will be soon after the pastebin leaks
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nicko31
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Love the way the gov trying to deflect any negligence on the basis that 70 countries have been effected and it was not just the NHS was targeted. Heads need to roll
portlock seagull
Why? Why us?
- Jul 28, 2003
- 17,077
Sorry no, and equally if that swipe doesn't fit your argument
I've read that several times. Didn't understand it the first time, still don't. Maybe I'm getting old, and it's "kid talk". I still think you're a Daily Mail reader, or failing that, the Express.
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Dick Swiveller
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- Sep 9, 2011
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Amber Rudd is a complete moron.
Q. Are the files backed up?
A. I hope so.
Really? Where do you get your IT monkeys from?
A. If we have files backed up then the attack is worthless as we can just restore them.
What about the changes since the last backup, numbnuts? Suppose it doesn't matter that Aunt Maude's record update with a drug allergy has been lost?
Q. Are the files backed up?
A. I hope so.
Really? Where do you get your IT monkeys from?
A. If we have files backed up then the attack is worthless as we can just restore them.
What about the changes since the last backup, numbnuts? Suppose it doesn't matter that Aunt Maude's record update with a drug allergy has been lost?
'Accidental hero' finds kill switch to stop spread of ransomware cyber-attack
https://www.theguardian.com/technol...tch-to-stop-spread-of-ransomware-cyber-attack
https://www.theguardian.com/technol...tch-to-stop-spread-of-ransomware-cyber-attack
Neville's Breakfast
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Completely agree. This happens under a Tory Government and the usual suspects blame the Tories. This happens under a Labour Government and the other usual suspects blame Labour. Meanwhile big business and management get away with it because people are addicted to making party political points or cheap jibes about Brexit.
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Politics again, don't you ever give it a rest blaming everything on the government.
It's the public sector. The government IS responsible.
beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
- 35,311
some trusts affected, some not affected showing that the exposure to this vulnerability is largely down to local trusts implementation of IT. unless its blind luck.
portlock seagull
Why? Why us?
- Jul 28, 2003
- 17,077
then if there's a problem, it's all yours.
"Local trusts" do not have their own IT services. They can be provided by NHS dedicated IT services, or private sector organisations.
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Agree. I just hope Jeremy Hunt's hanging doesn't clash with my holiday; I'd like to watch.
Government is responsible and accountable for this.