Supreme Ireland's health service shuts down IT systems over ransomware attack

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Ireland's health service has closed down its computer systems after a major ransomware attack by "international criminals", the country's deputy prime minister has said.

The Republic's Health Service Executive (HSE) said it shutdown its IT network as a "precaution" following the cyber assault, which was discovered overnight.

Leo Varadkar, who is himself a doctor, said the attack was "very serious" and could affect systems throughout the weekend and into next week.

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