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Royals Hacked: NHS Data Stolen by Russian Group
14 Dec
Summary
- 169,000 confidential NHS documents were stolen by Russian hackers.
- Data included sensitive files of Royals, judges, and Lords.
- A bug in Oracle software enabled the unprecedented data breach.
A significant data breach has exposed approximately 169,000 confidential documents from the NHS, reportedly stolen by Russian hackers. This unprecedented incident has led to the dumping of sensitive files, including those related to British and foreign Royals, senior judges, and members of the House of Lords, onto the dark web. The breach exploited a flaw in software supplied by US tech firm Oracle.
The leak affects numerous high-profile NHS private patients and raises serious concerns about the security of medical information for the Royal Household. Files linked to royal residences such as Clarence House and Buckingham Palace were among those compromised. Other affected entities include the BBC, Premier League clubs, and prominent business figures.
This event, which comes after warnings about the vulnerability of the Oracle software, casts doubt on future digital ID system plans in the UK. While Barts NHS Health Trust is pursuing legal action to prevent further publication, an NHS spokesperson stated that national systems were not impacted, but a local organization required support.
