Personal data stolen in British Library cyber-attack appears for sale online
Personal data stolen in British Library cyber-attack appears for sale online
22 November 2023
Ransomware group Rhysida claims responsibility for hack and has posted images from library’s HR files
The British Library has confirmed that personal data stolen in a cyber-attack has appeared online, apparently for sale to the highest bidder.
The attack was carried out in October by a group known for such criminal activity, said the UK’s national library, which holds about 14m books and millions of other items.