Q&A: How did the HSE miss warning signs that could have prevented the cyberattack?

The external report recommends that the HSE should appoint a senior leader for cybersecurity, and should develop a unified strategy on the issue. File Picture: iStock

Almost seven months after hackers crippled its computer servers leading to the cancellation of thousands of operations, a report has finally given an insight into how and why the attack was allowed to happen.

When did the cyberattack start?