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.
Ofcom said it had referred the matter to the data and privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioners Office ."A limited amount of information about certain companies we regulate - some of it confidential - along with personal data of 412 Ofcom employees, was downloaded during the attack," said Ofcom.
"Our priority is to first communicate to those impacted, as well as the relevant authorities. Our investigation is ongoing."It was first disclosed when US company Progress Software said hackers had found a way to break into its MOVEit Transfer tool.Some organisations that do not even use MOVEit are affected because of third-party arrangements.
The criminals responsible for the hack are linked to the notorious Clop ransomware group, thought to be based in Russia.
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