Personal data stolen in British Library cyber-attack appears for sale online

Ransomware group Rhysida claims responsibility for hack and has posted images from library’s HR files

The British Library has confirmed that personal data stolen in a cyber-attack has appeared online, apparently for sale to the highest bidder.

The attack was carried out in October by a group known for such criminal activity, said the UK’s national library, which holds about 14m books and millions of other items.

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