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Security · 18h ago

Romanian hospitals revert to pen and paper after cyberattack

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from BBC Technology ·

A cyberattack forced 100 Romanian hospitals offline for four days, reverting to paper records. Security experts worked to neutralize the hackers and restore systems. The incident highlights healthcare's vulnerability to ransomware disruptions.

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The story underscores how critical infrastructure remains fragile against cyber threats, even as hospitals lack robust digital backups.
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