Healthcare Recruitment Platform Hit by Major Cyber Attack Affecting Northern Ireland Health Trusts

Hackers breach Healthdaq, stealing 500,000 sensitive files from health trusts, posing identity theft risks. Investigation underway.

By Content Team

Apr 11, 2026

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Cyber criminals have breached Healthdaq, an Irish recruitment platform used by Northern Ireland health trusts, claiming to have stolen nearly 500,000 sensitive files. The hackers, known as XP95, accessed personal data including names, CVs, passports, driving licenses, criminal background checks, and vaccine records on March 30th.

All Northern Ireland health trusts have been notified and are advising staff to remain vigilant. The breach poses risks of identity theft and fraud given the sensitive nature of healthcare worker data stored on the platform.

Healthdaq, headquartered in Dublin with international operations, says the incident has been contained and security measures implemented. The Information Commissioner's Office is now investigating the breach.

Source: BBC News

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