There were attempts to hack into the computer systems of several hospitals in Israel on the night of 5 Tammuz (Wednesday to Thursday).

According to the information released by Israel�s National Cyber Defense Authority (NCDA), various computers at several hospitals were affected and were dealt with immediately; stressing no damage was caused.

�The event was stopped by the organizations’ information security personnel together with the NCDA and is being closely monitored. The hospitals’ continuity of function has not been impaired�, states the NCDA release.

Hadassah Hospital spokesperson Hadar Elboim released a statement it was not one of the hospitals targeted in the attempted cyber breach and any reports to the contrary are erroneous.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)