Businesses and governments around the world are counting the cost of a software epidemic that has disrupted ports, hospitals and banks.

Cadbury Ireland is among a growing number of Irish-based companies reported to have been hit by the latest global cyber attack, writes Cormac O'Keeffe.

Cadbury Ireland is among a growing number of Irish-based companies reported to have been hit by the latest global cyber attack.

Update 8:11pm: Shipping group Maersk has been affected by the ongoing global cyber attack as its computer systems failed across multiple regions, including Ireland and the UK.