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Woman’s death in German hospital thought to be first from a ransomware attack | Friday, September 18 2020

Woman’s death in German hospital thought to be first from a ransomware attack | Friday, September 18 2020

A German hospital is thought to have recorded the first death - directly or indirectly - from a ransomware attack. A woman died after the hospital’s IT systems failed following an attack by hackers and she had to be transferred to another city for trea...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard · Rachelle Abbott

September 18, 20207m 4s

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A German hospital is thought to have recorded the first death - directly or indirectly - from a ransomware attack. A woman died after the hospital’s IT systems failed following an attack by hackers and she had to be transferred to another city for treatment. Plus, 53 million tonnes of plastic waste could enter waterways every year by 2030, a new reality show plans to send the winner to outer space, the Ig Nobel prize winners are announced and, All Stars Super Mario 3D launches to mixed reviews. 

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