Should the NHS have done more to protect itself against ransomware? UPDATED
The global ransomware outbreak of the 'WanaCrypt0r' malware recently took down swathes of NHS trusts in the UK - should the organisation have done more to protect itself?
The frequency and severity of cyber attacks which successfully attack the NHS suggest that it doesn't take security seriously enough
UPDATE: NHS Digital has confirmed to Computing that it issued the appropriate security patch to NHS staff in April. Full comment at the end of the article. Original story begins below: The global...
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