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Compromised AWS Key Linked to Data Breach Affecting More Than 1,500 UK Charities

A compromised AWS access key was likely the root cause of a cyberattack on CRM provider Beacon. The attacker used valid credentials to access and download all data stored on the CRM platform, affecting around 1,500 UK charitable organizations.

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Compromised AWS Key Linked to Data Breach Affecting More Than 1,500 UK Charities

A compromised AWS access key was likely the root cause of a cyberattack on CRM provider Beacon. The attacker used valid credentials to access and download all data stored on the CRM platform, affecting around 1,500 UK charitable organizations.