Water firm fined after customers' details hacked

A water firm in Staffordshire has been fined after hackers gained access to its customers' details, with the breach going undetected for 20 months. The regulator found that the company's lack of detection and response to the hack was a significant failure. As a result, the firm has been held accountable for its inadequate cybersecurity measures. The fine serves as a warning to companies to prioritize the protection of customer data.

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