Data security fears after Fine Gael website hacked

It has been claimed that the personal details of nearly 4,000 people were obtained during an overnight attack on the Fine Gael website.

Data security fears after Fine Gael website hacked
Mon, 10 Jan, 2011 - 11:03

It has been claimed that the personal details of nearly 4,000 people were obtained during an overnight attack on the Fine Gael website.

The party says it was hacked by a group called 'Anonymous' which has been a supporter of Wikileaks.

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