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National Museum of the Royal Navy Hit by Cyberattack

The National Museum of the Royal Navy in the United Kingdom was subjected to a cyberattack on December 9, 2024.

Key points

  • Cyberattack occurred on December 9, 2024.
  • Vital servers and digital collections were encrypted by cybercriminals.
  • 14 of the 20 digital systems, including front-end (ticket sales) and back-end (email, files, collection management), were rendered inoperable.

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Impact remains under assessment

Published
Dec 9, 2024
Updated
Jul 1, 2026
Confidence
High
Evidence
2 sources

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What happened in this signal?

The National Museum of the Royal Navy in the United Kingdom was subjected to a cyberattack on December 9, 2024. The attack resulted in the encryption of vital servers and digital collections, with 14 out of 20 digital systems being affected.

When was this signal reported?

Shadow Tier lists Dec 9, 2024 as the signal date.

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