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Could hackers access patient data of countless Dutch citizens? 'You don't want your neighbors to know this'

Could hackers access patient data of countless Dutch citizens? 'You don't want your neighbors to know this'

Dutch healthcare IT provider ChipSoft has been targeted by a cyberattack, raising concerns about the security of patient data across numerous hospitals and GPs. While the company reports that medical records were likely not compromised, the full scope of the breach remains under investigation. The incident highlights the vulnerability of sensitive personal medical information belonging to many citizens in the Netherlands.

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