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Cyber extortionists steal data from UK Department for Education

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Cyber extortionists steal data from UK Department for Education

Cybercriminals compromised the UK Department for Education and claim to have stolen over 600,000 records including names, email addresses, and phone numbers. The attackers are now attempting to extort the department based on the breach.

Why it matters: UK education officials and staff whose personal data may be exposed need to prepare for potential phishing and identity theft; practitioners should monitor for ransomware group communications and assess whether their organization has similar vulnerabilities.

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