A major security breach has left thousands of civil servants' passwords exposed on the dark web for more than a year. The incident, described as particularly dangerous, involved hundreds of unique passwords being discovered online.
In a significant cybersecurity incident, thousands of civil servants have had their passwords compromised and available on the dark web for over a year. TechRadar reported on the breach, highlighting its severity by labeling it a 'particularly dangerous' event.
The exposure came to light through the discovery of hundreds of unique passwords associated with these civil servants. This prolonged vulnerability raises serious concerns about the security of government systems and the potential risks to sensitive information.
No further details on the origin of the breach or the specific agencies affected were provided in the report, but the duration of the exposure underscores the urgency for enhanced protective measures in public sector IT infrastructure.