On the morning of May 14th 2021, “Conti” ransomware infiltrated the HSE IT system. This cyber-attack led to all IT systems within the service shutting down, forcing staff to revert to pen and paper, and it impacted people across the country.  

Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly took a look back at the true impact of this cyber-attack, and why it’s front of mind as Ireland prepares for the EU Presidency.