( June 15, 2026, 13:43 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, in central Ireland, has been fined €300,000 by the country’s data protection watchdog, following a ransomware attack that affected around 84,000 people. Through the breach — which was detected in 2018 — the attackers gained access to computers that stored and processed patients' lab results, and subsequently used that access to encrypt personal data. Alongside the fine, the hospital was also ordered to implement policies to ensure data security.Statement follows....
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