Ireland's health authority said Friday it had shut down its computer systems after experiencing a "significant ransomware attack", a week after the largest U.S. fuel pipeline network was also targeted. The Irish attack was blamed on international criminals and was said to be targeting healthcare records. Officials said patient safety…

The Irish attack was blamed on international criminals and was said to be targeting healthcare records.

Ireland's health authority said Friday it had shut down its computer systems after experiencing a "significant ransomware attack", a week after the largest US fuel pipeline network was also targeted.

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