National Health Laboratory Service shuts down IT systems after cyberattack

VAAL TRIANGLE - The National Health Laboratory Service has taken its IT systems offline following a breach over the weekend. The cyberattack affects emails, its website, and systems for retrieving patients' lab test results. CEO Koleka Mlisana indicated in a memo the intrusion likely involved a ransomware attack, causing significant damage. Despite measures to secure data, Mlisana assures the public and staff that urgent steps are being taken to mitigate the impact and restore services swiftly.