Hackers have attacked the use of the web British newspaper "The Guardian" in a move "sophisticated and deliberate", the newspaper reported.
The attack began at risk the personal data of some users of the website, which attracts each month to over two million netizens, but the newspaper says the company that manages the web has taken steps to ensure safety.
The "Guardian" identified the victims and sent them an email with this warning: "You have used this site to make one or more job applications and believe they may have accessed personal data relating to these requests."
Although the paper finds no reason to believe that their bank details compromised, law enforcement cyber crime squad at Scotland Yard is investigating the incident.
One of the users of the web, Paul Rocks, a freelance journalist in London, expressed his anger over the attack by hackers.
"It's very disconcerting to think that some very important data related to my identity may have gone into the wrong hands. This includes details of my previous work, date of birth and my current residence.
Rocks, 40, said the information that the pirates may have gotten enough for an "identity thief" may apply for a loan or a credit card, hence it has been in touch with your bank to prevent greater evils .
The attack did not affect the U.S. version of the web "The Guardian", which is independent of Britain.
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