Abstract
A large-scale ransomware attack that affected the NHS in May 2017 caused widespread disruption and put millions of patient records at risk. How can dental practices reduce their vulnerability to the threat of a cyber attack and ensure security and safety of digitally-held patient data, such as X-rays?
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