Afghans resettled in UK hit by new data breach

In a concerning development, the personal data of up to 3,700 Afghans who were resettled in the UK has been potentially exposed due to a cyber-attack on a company working with the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The breach occurred at a contractor responsible for processing information related to the Afghan resettlement scheme. This incident has sparked concerns among the affected individuals, who have fled their homeland and are now facing the potential risks associated with the unauthorized access to their sensitive personal information. The MoD has acknowledged the breach and has taken steps to notify the individuals involved and provide them with support. The incident highlights the importance of robust data security measures, especially when handling sensitive information related to vulnerable populations. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the full extent of the breach and its implications, while also working to mitigate the potential harm to the affected Afghans.