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Over a million NHS records compromised in cyberattack

Related to University of Manchester attack earlier this month

30 June 2023 • 2 min read

Over a million NHS records compromised in cyberattack

A cyberattack on the University of Manchester has compromised sensitive personal data belonging to over one million NHS patients.

That includes individuals who have experienced trauma, and victims of terrorism, according to The Independent. Earlier this month, the University announced it had fallen victim to a cyberattack ...

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