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Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested

The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.

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BBC News reports that the 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.

This technology story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Russian, London and German.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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BBC News
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Key names
Russian, London, German, Synnovis
Section
Technology

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