A Swedish IT service provider has reported that they have detected criminals inside a database of COVID-19 test results. At least, 3 millions of results may have been affected.
The affected company, InfoSolutions, has published a comunicado stating that they have detected an intrusion in a database that is used in 15 of the 21 regions of Sweden. It is also reported in the same statement that the company, with the assistance of a cybersecurity firm, have identified and solved the problem that made the intrusion possible. So far, no information has been leaked, but the investigation continues, informan.
Also, in these initial analyses, They have verified that no personal data has been modified or deleted, although it is not known for certain whether the criminals were able to read or download that information.
Local media report that this data was accessible for less than 24 hours. In addition, It is suspected that this attack may be a warning for future attacks, Since this theft has not had much impact. The Reuters agency adds that InfoSolutions provides information and IT services to Sweden's healthcare system, Which has already interrupted its service twice recently due to suspected cyberattacks.
The COVID-19 pandemic has focused cyberattacks on companies that provide healthcare services and on the healthcare systems of various nations around the world. Among the most notable things, the ransomware attack on Ireland's System and an information theft from New Zealand's system in recent months.
Experts insist that much hospital equipment operates on obsolete systems and should be updated, as they are currently susceptible to being attacked and putting patients' health at risk.
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