Massive Global Hack: BBC, British Airways, and Nova Scotia Among First Victims

Russian cyber-extortion gang Cl0p hacked a popular file-transfer program used by corporations, impacting organizations like the BBC, British Airways, and Nova Scotia's government

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US and British cybersecurity officials warned of a potential global impact, describing it as one of the most significant breaches in recent years

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Cl0p gave victims until June 14 to negotiate a ransom or risk having their stolen data dumped online

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