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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Dan Milmo Global technology editor

BA, Boots and BBC staff details targeted in Russia-linked cyber-attack

British Airways planes at Heathrow airport
British Airways confirmed it was one of the companies affected by the hack. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA

British Airways, Boots and the BBC are investigating the potential theft of personal details of staff after the companies were hit by a cyber-attack attributed to a Russia-linked criminal gang.

BA confirmed it was one of the companies affected by the hack, which targeted software called MOVEit used by Zellis, a payroll provider.

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