The National Health Laboratory Service is working to get all its systems back online following a cyber attack. The service experienced a cyber attack more than a week ago.More than a week after a crippling cyber attack on the National Health Laboratory Service , the organisation is still battling to get fully back online.
"Following the recent compromise of information technology systems and infrastructure, the NHLS has and continues to implement alternative strategies and measures to ensure business continuity," he said. Prior to the cyber attack, laboratory reports were automatically generated and sent to clinicians or made available on WebView. The attack disabled that functionality, but all urgent results are communicated telephonically to requesting clinicians.
"The NHLS views this attack in a serious light with significant worry and is treating the situation with great urgency. The breach has endangered the safety and well-being of millions of public health patients."The body is the only source of laboratory services for the public sector. Samples of body fluids, tissue, and cells are analysed to help detect, diagnose and treat diseases such as Aids and tuberculosis.