Tag Archives: NHS

Apr
27

NHS hit by Malware

A virus designed to infect home computers has somehow found its way into the NHS system. An estimated 1,100 computers have been infected, giving anyone with any contact with the NHS.. more
Apr
26

Symantec says Qakbot has hit NHS

A recent blog post from security firm Symantec has revealed that the Qakbot botnet hoovers up some 2GB of confidential data per week. That’s online banking details, site passwords, credit card.. more
Apr
12

BT revises NHS IT services

The much spoken about £1 billion contract to overhaul the IT systems of the NHS, which has been proving to be a problem for BT and the NHS, appears to have.. more
Mar
26

Facebook to sue over syphilis fiasco?

On Wednesday, we covered a report in The Sun which suggested that Facebook and similar social networking sites were to blame for a rise in syphilis. The Telegraph also ran the story, which focused on an NHS press release, causing the news to spread like,.. more
Dec
02

NHS produces Drinks Tracker app for Apple iPhone

Christmas is coming, so the government’s attention has turned to how best to persuade people not to get totally steaming over the holiday period. And the latest idea is a free app for the iPhone which lets you monitor your alcohol units consumption. The idea.. more
Oct
26

Nintendo Wii Fit Plus earns NHS approval

In a rather surprising move, the National Health Service has given its seal of approval to Nintendo’s new Wii Fit Plus game. It’s a surprising development because traditionally the government has attacked video games for creating a nation of couch potato kids. Obviously the Wii.. more
Jul
13

NHS infected by 8,000 computer viruses

NHS computers have been infected by more than 8,000 viruses in the past year. A Freedom of Information investigation by More4 News found that malicious computer viruses have forced hospitals to divert non-emergency ambulances, and postpone blood tests and X-rays. Other viruses locked administrative staff.. more
May
12

Torbay Care Trust Selects SanDisk Encrypted USB Flash Drives

SanDisk Corporation today announced that Torbay Care Trust in Torquay has selected SanDisk’s Cruzer Enterprise secure USB flash drives to help protect mobile data stored on the drives from unauthorized access. The SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise flash drives use data encryption and password-protection to safeguard confidential.. more
Oct
27

NHS should use the internet more

A report by think tank, the Kings Fund, suggests that the NHS should make more use of the internet, or rather should allow their users to make more use of the internet. The technology is there to enable people who need to NHS services, yet.. more
Sep
15

Clickatell Nominated For Mobile Search Awards

Mobile messaging services provider Clickatell is happy to be nominated in two categories in this year’s upcoming Mobile Search Awards. “And the nominations are” for best “Best Information Service”. This nomination was as a result of the company’s work with the NHS on a project.. more