New South Wales authorities are investigating a potential cyber attack at a leading cancer treatment centre in Sydney. 9News
NSW Health confirmed it was alerted of a ransomware threat yesterday involving the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, on the Westmead Health Campus.NSW Health said it is investigating reports of a cyber attack against a major cancer treatment centre, part of the Westmead Hospital in western Sydney.
"NSW Health continues to investigate this issue which does not appear to have impacted any NSW Health databases, nor Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre databases." "The safety and security of all NSW Health systems remains of highest importance and is continually monitored and safeguarded. "NSW Health works closely with state and federal Government cyber security agencies to ensure that any cyber event is prevented, detected and responded to in the most appropriate manner."They deploy ransomware to steal data from victims before encrypting it and then threatening to publish it unless a ransom is paid.It provides fully integrated research, prevention, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation programs for patients and families coping with cancer.
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