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Virus Shuts Down Australian Ambulance Dispatch Service

Posted by timothy on from the severe-spankings-called-for-in-certain-basements dept.

angry tapir writes "Computers which co-ordinate ambulances in NSW, Australia, are back online in three of the state's regions after a major virus forced staff to shut them down for more than 24 hours. The virus crept into the Ambulance Service of NSW's dispatch system, prompting staff to co-ordinate paramedics by telephone and handwritten notes. The cause and source of the virus are not yet known."

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  1. Re:I know what caused it by gandhi_2 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I'm gonna take a guess at the cause:

    letting mission-critical systems be used by employees to surf facebook and download cute fonts and wallpaper.

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    THL phish sticks
  2. Re:I know what caused it by Bobakitoo · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Unfortunately we cannot get rid of the users. Using better softwares is the next best option.