A data breach at the UK's state investments agency exposed sensitive information and contact details of 51 government officials for 40 hours.
The security lapse has prompted UKGI to step up its internal security measures
Aug 02, 2026
01:55 pm
What's the storyThe UK Government Investments (UKGI), the public body responsible for managing state investments in companies such as Channel 4 and the Post Office, has suffered a data breach.
The incident exposed "high-level management information" and personal details of over 50 government officials for nearly two days.
Employee failed to follow security policy, leaving internal management file open to the public
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