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Rachael Burford

Hackney Council blasted over cyber attack that saw 'deeply personal information' stolen by hackers

A London council has been blasted by authorities after a cyber attack saw residents’ “deeply personal information” stolen by hackers.

Cyber criminals targeted Hackney town hall in October 2020. They gained access to 440,000 files, affecting at least 280,000 residents and members of staff.

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