Police investigating 'sophisticated' cyber attack which hit Manchester United
21 November 2020, 09:03 | Updated: 21 November 2020, 13:14
Police are investigating after Manchester United Football Club was hit by a "sophisticated" cyber attack carried out by "organised cyber criminals."
The Premier League club said it had taken "swift action" to contain the attack and said they are "not currently aware of any breach of personal data associated with our fans and customers."
They added that they were "confident that all critical systems required for matches to take place at Old Trafford remain secure and operational and that tomorrow's game against West Bromwich Albion will go ahead."
A club statement said: "Manchester United can confirm that the club has experienced a cyber attack on our systems.
"The club has taken swift action to contain the attack and is currently working with expert advisers to investigate the incident and minimise the ongoing IT disruption.
"Although this is a sophisticated operation by organised cyber criminals, the club has extensive protocols and procedures in place for such an event and had rehearsed for this eventuality.
"Our cyber defences identified the attack and shut down affected systems to contain the damage and protect data.
"Club media channels, including our website and app, are unaffected and we are not currently aware of any breach of personal data associated with our fans and customers.
"We are confident that all critical systems required for matches to take place at Old Trafford remain secure and operational and that tomorrow's game against West Bromwich Albion will go ahead."
A Greater Manchester Police spokeswoman said: "We are aware and currently investigating a cyber-related incident at Manchester United Football Club."
