U.S. govt agencies hit in global hacking spree; Entities in UK & other nations also targeted

Several US federal government agencies have been hit in a global hacking campaign. The country’s cyber watchdog agency says that the hackers exploited a vulnerability in a widely used file-transfer software. The statement by the cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency added to a growing list of entities in the US, UK and other countries whose systems were infiltrated. British energy giant shell, the Johns Hopkins University, the Johns Hopkins health system and the university system of Georgia were also hit. Large organisations including the UK’s telecom regulator, British Airways, the BBC and drugstore chain boots also emerged as victims last week. The UK telecom regulator said that the hackers stole data from its systems. The personal information of tens of thousands of employees of British airways, boots and the BBC was also exposed. #us #uk #hacking About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. Subscribe to our channel at Check out our website: Connect with us on our social media handles: Facebook: Twitter: Follow us on Google News for the latest updates Zee News:- Zee Business:- DNA India:- WION: Zee News Apps: