News · 17 June 2026
Nottingham Uni data hack exposes thousands of passports
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The major cyber-attack on the University of Nottingham exposed a significant amount of student and alumni data. A criminal group called ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the attack on 10 June, which likely happened via a third-party supplier. Experts warn that the exposed data, including "tens of thousands" of passport numbers, could lead to identity theft.
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