Hackers holding Man United to ransom for millions after cyber-attack by gang a WEEK ago

news of Man United being hacked made headlines last week, with club confirming that it fell victim to a cyber-attack ahead of Man United vs West Brom game. Revealing news about a sophisticated operation by organized cyber-criminals, club had reiterated that all personal data of fans was safe. w, media reports covering Man United cyber-attack have discovered that club is w being held to ransom by hackers.

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When was Man United hacked?

club had confirmed news on vember 20 disclosing that it experienced a cyber-attack on its systems. Calling it a ‘sophisticated operation’, club had n claimed that it was following extensive protocol and working toger with expert advisors to minimize disruptions. Manchester United had also said all systems needed for football games were secure while claiming that personal data of fans, team website and Manchester United application did t suffer breaches as well.

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Premier League news: More information on cyber-attack makes headlines

Covering latest update on Man United cyber-attack, Sportsmail disclosed that club is still struggling with it. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) confirmed development, with a spokesperson explaining that y are working with club to understand impact of same.

Shedding light on incident, media reports revealed that club’s network has been infected by ransomware, which is a computer virus. Guardian while covering Man United news claimed that club’s staff does t have access to ir official e-mail, with several or functions unavailable as well.

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Man United held ransom by hackers?

club w has option to pay ransom demanded by hackers, or risk sensitive data about club and its fans being leaked in public domain. Although information has come up about ransom amount, NCSC revealed that an EFL club was asked to pay up £5 million in a similar incident last year. After  club in question failed to pay amount, side had to postpone a game after y were unable to operate security cameras or turnstiles at stadium. 

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In addition to threat of ransom, English club could also face fines up to £18 million or four per cent of its global annual turver - whichever is higher, if it is found to have breached fans’ rights under data protection laws. news comes after NCSC had warned sports organizations in July about increased threat from cyber-criminals, with body writing that as many as 70% sports organizations had been targets of cyber attacks in last 12 months.

ongoing crisis at club is t expected to affect Manchester United’s games, with side taking on Southampton in Premier League in a few days.

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