National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) security incident history
Hacking, data breaches and other security incidents involving National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), with related coverage.
Incidents: 1 · Most recent
Ransomware takes down South Africa's NHLS laboratory information system
Impact: Laboratory information system and results delivery taken down; parts of systems, including backup servers, deleted
In June 2024, South Africa's National Health Laboratory Service was hit by a ransomware attack that took down its laboratory information system and results delivery. Parts of its systems, including backup servers, were deleted, and urgent test results were delivered by phone.
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