Students at the University of Manchester say they've been left terrified after being bombarded with a series of chilling emails threatening to 'destroy lives.'
The Manchester Evening News has seen emails from supposed hackers, who say they've obtained addresses, police reports, academic investigations, and health data from the university network.
In an email sent to students, lecturers and staff, the hackers are threatening to sell off the personal data to the 'highest bidder' unless they come to a resolution with the university, or if they pay a 'small fee' for the non-disclosure of information.