News · 17 June 2026

Nottingham Uni data hack exposes thousands of passports

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.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 June 2026 at 10:35

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