One-fifth of NHS trusts hit by WannaCry ransomware

Sooraj Shah
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Seven of the trusts still experiencing issues over the weekend have provided updates

One-fifth of NHS trusts have been hit by the global ransomware campaign on Friday, which has also taken down the IT systems of GP surgeries and dental practices across the country. The ransomwar...

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