Students' data accessed in university cyber-attack

The University of Nottingham has told students that a "significant amount of data" has been accessed during a cyber-attack.

The university said an "external third party" accessed the data for current students and alumni from their record system.

In an email sent to students, seen by the BBC, chief governance and risk officer, Jason Carter, said it was likely the data had been accessed by a "well-known cybercriminal group that has previously targeted a number of other organisations".

In a statement, the university apologised to those affected for "any anxiety" caused by the incident.

The university confirmed it had contacted all students and alumni affected by the breach.

"We are working to understand the data that has been accessed and have contacted those students and alumni affected directly," it said.

"We are working closely with Action Fraud, the Information Commissioner's Office, and other regulatory bodies.

"We will remain in contact with those directly impacted and will continue to provide updates as the situation develops."

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