UK media watchdog Ofcom data downloaded in cyber-attack


Media watchdog Ofcom has confirmed that it is a victim of a cyber-attack by hackers linked to a notorious Russian ransomware group. Confidential data about some companies regulated by Ofcom, and personal information from 412 employees was downloaded during the mass hack.

A number of firms, including British Airways, the BBC and Boots, have been affected by the software breach.

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Source: BBC News