In their statement, Clarksons said that a single a single and isolated user account gained unauthorised access to the company's computer system.
Clarksons has not revealed what information may have been leaked. They have confirmed that the information was confidential.
Hackers demanded a ransom payment for the information but Clarksons refused to pay.
“I hope our clients understand that we would not be held ransom by criminals.” Said Clarksons CEO Andi Case. “I would like to sincerely apologise for any concern this incident may have understandably raised.”
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