The result of initial tests on a decryption tool made available to Ireland’s national health service has been positive, the Irish Health Minister has said. The Irish Government said on Thursday—almost a week after a ransomware attack of the Health Service Executive’s (HSE) IT system—that a decryption tool had been made available. It also insisted that no ransom had been or would be paid. It was previously reported that the ransom negotiation page on the dark web shows that Conti, a Russia-based cybercriminal group, wanted $20 million (€16 million). “Categorically, no ransom has been paid by this Government directly, indirectly, through any third-party or in any other way. Nor will any such ransom be paid,” Health Minister Stephen Donnelly told RTÉ Radio 1’s Morning Ireland programme on Friday. When asked why the key was made available, Donnelly said: “It’s unclear. It came as a surprise. We became aware yesterday afternoon that the key was being made …