According to Sky Sports, the UK’s cyber security agency is helping Manchester United recover from the recent hacking incident that affected the computer systems at the club.
The Red Devils confirmed the cyber-attack last week, however, they expressed uncertainty whether ‘any breach of personal data’ had happened.
It is said that United, following the requirement of the law, reported the attack to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
The recent hacking incident is believed to be causing major disruption at the club, with their staff having no access to email and some other functions also not available.
And now they are being helped by the National Cyber Security Centre who offer guidance to companies that suffer cyber-attacks.
The Manchester side haven’t given any information about whether the attackers had demanded any ransom but the Daily Mail reports they have been asked ‘millions of pounds’ by the hackers.
The English side couldn’t say anything about a motive for the attack and rejected claims that the hackers still had the control of the computer systems.
While the issue hasn’t been resolved fully yet, it is said that the recovery work to ensure the safety of their systems is at an advanced stage.
Cyber attacks are becoming more and more rampant in the UK, forcing clubs to take greater measures to protect themselves. A few months ago, the country’s cybersecurity centre issued a warning that hackers are increasingly targeting the Premier League clubs.
To hit home their point, they gave the example of an unnamed Premier League club’s managing director whose emails were hacked and that nearly resulted in the loss of £1m.
The organization also said that at least 70 percent of the country’s sports institutions come under a cyber-attack every 12 months.
Article by Syed Mohsin Ali.
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