Crooks claim 40 GB haul as breach database pegs number of exposed email addresses at 455K

The University of Nottingham has told students a 'significant' amount of data has been accessed in a major cyber-attack, reportedly carried out by a group called the Shinyhunters

Hackers from the notorious cybercriminal group ShinyHunters gained access to the Russell Group university's student records platform, Campus Solutions, at the end of May.

The University of Nottingham confirmed on Wednesday that a hacking group gained access to its student records system in a breach affecting both current students and alums.

The ShinyHunters hacker group has taken credit for the attack, leaking more than 450,000 email addresses and other information.

Crooks claim 40 GB haul as breach database pegs number of exposed email addresses at 455K

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