Beacon CRM Cyberattack Exposes Data of UK Charities, Raising Security Concerns
Beacon CRM, a software provider for charities, has confirmed a cyberattack that compromised data from numerous UK charities. The attack involved unauthorized access to database backups, potentially exposing sensitive information such as names, addresses, and donation records. Beacon has warned users to assume all stored data was downloaded and possibly decrypted. The breach has affected several charities, including the Molly Rose Foundation and the English National Ballet, prompting concerns about data security in the charity sector.