Canadian health board apologizes for phishing test that falsely offered staff paid day off
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Connor Jones
Summary
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) has apologized after its IT department sent a phishing test to employees that falsely promised an additional paid day off. The test was sent to staff and physicians, and the interim CEO acknowledged the theme was inappropriate given the pressures on healthcare workers. The organization issued a formal apology to employees, physicians, and union representatives.
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The theme was inappropriate.
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