Video / Waikato DHBThe 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. 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. Waikato DHB chief executive Kevin Snee has repeatedly said they will not pay a ransom to the hackers. "There is no evidence, at this point, that any data has been accessed and Waikato DHB is continuing to work with cybersecurity experts."

Source: New Zealand Herald May 25, 2021 09:30 UTC