Published 17:11 IST, November 21st 2020
Man United confirm club fell victim to ‘sophisticated’ cyber-attack, personal data safe
Man United confirmed that the club was hit by a sophisticated cyber-attack by organized cybercriminals ahead of their game against West Brom.
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Manchester United on Friday confirmed that that club fell victim to a ‘sophisticated’ cyber-attack on its systems. news of Man United cyber attack came hours before Red Devils are set to host West Brom at Old Trafford in Premier League. Providing information on Man United cyber attack, club confirmed that all systems needed for match remained secure.
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Man United cyber-attack news revealed ahead of Premier League Matchday 9 fixture
In a statement released to press, Man United confirmed that club experienced a cyber attack on its systems. Shedding light on ir response, club disclosed that it has taken swift action to contain attack and is currently working with expert advisors to investigate incident and minimize IT disruptions. While concluding, Man United reiterated that although attack was a sophisticated operation by organized cybercriminals, club has extensive protocols for such events, which allowed m to identify attack and shut down affected systems.
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Addressing same, a club spokesperson added that such cyber attacks are becoming more and more common. information on cyber-attack has already been communicated by club to Information Commissioner’s Office, with spokesperson revealing that forensic tracing is being carried out to establish more details about attack.
Man United fixtures t impacted by cyber-attack as Man United social media unaffected
Providing more information on breach, Man United wrote that club’s media channels, including ir website and app, remained unaffected by attack. club also assured fans and customers that personal data with club suffered a breach. Addressing concerns around upcoming Man United vs West Brom game, club confirmed that all critical systems remained secure and operational ahead of fixture.
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Manchester United will be looking to register ir first home victory in league this season when y welcome West Bromwich Albion to Old Trafford. Red Devils have lost three out of ir four league games this season at home and will be aiming to start run of games after international break with a victory. club currently finds itself in 14th position in Premier League table with just 10 points from seven games.
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Im Credits: Manchester United Instagram
17:11 IST, November 21st 2020