MOVEit hack: 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.
"We took immediate action to prevent further use of the MOVEit service and to implement the recommended security measures. We also swiftly alerted all affected Ofcom-regulated companies, and we continue to offer support and assistance to our colleagues."BBC, BA and Boots among victims of mass payroll hackAs soon as it became aware of the problem with MOVEit the firm "immediately launched an investigation into our use of the tool and took urgent steps to safeguard any data".
MOVEit is software designed to move sensitive files securely and is popular around the world. A security flaw in the programme was exploited by hackers to gain access to a number of companies.The BBC, for example, has had data from current and past employees stolen because Zellis, a company that the broadcaster uses to process the payroll, used MOVEit and fell victim.
They have threatened to begin publishing data of companies that do not email them to begin the negotiations by Wednesday.
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