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Hospital pays ransom in exchange for promised data destruction
Healthcare Info Security ~ Marianne Kolbasuk McGee ~ 07/06/2021
The recent decision by a Massachusetts-based hospital to pay a ransom in exchange for promises by the attackers to destroy stolen data spotlights the difficult choices and pressure many healthcare entities are facing in the wake of cyberattacks.
Mobile app for long Covid launched in 27 NHS trusts
Digital Health News ~ Andrea Downey ~ 09/06/2021
A mobile app and clinical website to support people living with long Covid has been launched in 27 NHS trusts.
