Warwick University was hacked and kept breach secret from students and staff

From news.sky.com

Credit: University of Warwick

Hackers accessed the University of Warwick’s administrative network last year in an attack which has been kept secret from the affected individuals and organisations, Sky News has learnt.

The security incident occurred when a staff member installed remote-viewing software enabling hackers to steal sensitive personal information on students, staff and even volunteers taking part in research studies.

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