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UK’s state investments agency hit by data breach

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UK Government Investments, the public agency that manages British state investments in companies including Channel Four and the Post Office, suffered a security lapse that exposed sensitive management information and personal details of more than fifty government officials for nearly two days. The Guardian reports the incident has prompted scrutiny of the agency's internal security practices.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/02/uk-state...

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