Waikato DHB cyber attack: Govt says it will not pay ransom to hackers - NZ Herald
Waikato DHB cyber attack: Govt says it will not pay ransom to hackers
25 May, 2021 10:17 AM
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Waikato DHB's IT centre was the target of a major cyber security attack. Video / Waikato DHB
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The Government won't pay a ransom to those behind the Waikato DHB cyber attack which crashed the board's entire system last Tuesday.
A group claiming to be responsible for the cyber attack claimed today that it had accessed confidential patient notes, staff details and financial information.
Health Minister Andrew Little said he was aware some journalists received what appeared to be personal and patient information stolen in a ransomware attack from the Waikato DHB
"Ransomware attacks are a crime. The New Zealand Government will not pay ransoms to criminals because this will encourage further offending."
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"Patient wellbeing and supporting the staff remains the Government's first priority."
Little said he would remain in contact with Waikato DHB Commissioner Dame Karen Poutasi about any assistance the DHB required to support people whose information may have been held in the DHB's systems.
The group that claimed to be behind the hack said the hijacked information included personal information, including financial information, of staff and patients.
Waikato DHB chief executive Kevin Snee said he would not comment on the email sent by the group claiming responsibility for the cyber attack because it was a matter for police.
There was a plan in place if information were made public.
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Waikato DHB's IT centre was the target of a major cyber security attack. Video / Waikato DHB
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The Government won't pay a ransom to those behind the Waikato DHB cyber attack which crashed the board's entire system last Tuesday.
A group claiming to be responsible for the cyber attack claimed today that it had accessed confidential patient notes, staff details and financial information.
Health Minister Andrew Little said he was aware some journalists received what appeared to be personal and patient information stolen in a ransomware attack from the Waikato DHB
"Ransomware attacks are a crime. The New Zealand Government will not pay ransoms to criminals because this will encourage further offending."
ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with NZME.
The attack has been described as "the biggest in New Zealand's history" - and saw a move back to manual processes, surgeries delayed and people urged to stay away from emergency departments unless it was an emergency.
Read More
Waikato DHB cyber attack: Group claims responsibility, says it has confidential patient details...
Cyber attack: More to miss out on surgery as Waikato DHB rebuilds IT system - NZ Herald
NZ spy agency assisting Waikato DHB after cyber attack/ransom demand - NZ Herald
Waikato DHB reveals more details on cyber attack disrupting five hospitals - NZ Herald
"Patient wellbeing and supporting the staff remains the Government's first priority."
Little said he would remain in contact with Waikato DHB Commissioner Dame Karen Poutasi about any assistance the DHB required to support people whose information may have been held in the DHB's systems.
The group that claimed to be behind the hack said the hijacked information included personal information, including financial information, of staff and patients.
Waikato DHB chief executive Kevin Snee said he would not comment on the email sent by the group claiming responsibility for the cyber attack because it was a matter for police.
There was a plan in place if information were made public.
