In the latest cybersecurity news, MRC Prion Unit and Institute of Prion Diseases — a company operating in the GB — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group crypto24. This data breach, discovered on 2026-01-24 09:00:18.125124, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | MRC Prion Unit and Institute of Prion Diseases |
| Threat Group | crypto24 |
| Summary | According to our guidelines, full data will be released once the timer expires. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-01-24 09:00:16.626544 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-01-24 09:00:18.125124 |
| Region | GB |
| Target Domain | www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences/prion |
| Business Sector | Healthcare |
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