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Privacy Commissioner John Edwards tipped for top role as UK Information Commissioner
Breach Prevention

Privacy Commissioner John Edwards tipped for top role as UK Information Commissioner

Privacy Commissioner John Edwards named preferred candidate for UK Information Commissioner, pending UK Parliament's decision.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Vectra AI director on the fragility of critical nation infrastructure
Cloud Security

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Vectra AI director on the fragility of critical nation infrastructure

Vectra AI director of security engineering Chris Fisher explains why ransomware attacks on critical national infrastructure are becoming increasingly common.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
UPDATED: IT systems down at Waikato Hospital & DHB, 'cybersecurity incident' confirmed
Cybersecurity

UPDATED: IT systems down at Waikato Hospital & DHB, 'cybersecurity incident' confirmed

Waikato Hospital has this morning begun turning outpatients away from scheduled bookings after a major outage affecting its IT and phone systems.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021

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Govt to launch full inquiry into DHB ransomware attack
Malware

Govt to launch full inquiry into DHB ransomware attack

Minister Andrew Little has announced a full inquiry into the ransomware attack at Waikato DHB in the early hours of May 18.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Waikato DHB health service coming to mobile devices
Health Technologies

Waikato DHB health service coming to mobile devices

The Waikato District Health Board (DHB) has designed a new app that allows patients to communicate with their doctor via their mobile device.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Pharmacy upgrades to regional electronic system
Supply Chain

Pharmacy upgrades to regional electronic system

Waikato Hospital Pharmacy has joined the Midland Regional ePharmacy solution following five years of planning, the Waikato DHB announced.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2015