A ransomware group is threatening to publish a huge cache of stolen data following a cyber attack on a Scottish health board. The group called INC Ransom claims to have three terabytes of data.
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is aware that clinical data relating to a small number of patients has been published by a recognized ransomware group. This follows a recent focused cyber attack on the Board’s IT systems, when hackers were able to access a significant amount of data including patient and staff-identifiable information.
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The post contained a confirmed genuine “proof pack” of data by the board.
NHS Dumfries and Galloway Chief Executive Jeff Ace said: “We absolutely deplore the release of confidential patient data as part of this criminal act.
“This information has been released by hackers to evidence that this is in their possession.
“We are continuing to work with Police Scotland, the National Cyber Security Centre, the Scottish Government, and other agencies in response to this developing situation.
“Patient-facing services continue to function effectively as normal.
“As part of this response, we will be making contact with any patients whose data has been leaked at this point, and continue working to limit any sharing of this information.
“NHS Dumfries and Galloway is very acutely aware of the potential impact of this development on the patients whose data has been published, and the general anxiety which might result within our patient population.”
BBC News cyber reporter Joe Tidy said that, like most ransomware groups, Inc ransomware has a darknet website where it posts about victims and attempts to pressure them into paying.
The gang posted about NHS Scotland on Tuesday, with a threat to publish three terabytes of stolen data – an enormous amount – “soon”.