Hackers run the Bank details of the British celebrities into the dark web

British celebrities have published private information on the “Dark Web” after the company that represents it was hacked.

Chiefs of the agency wrote to all of their customers -including Dame Emma Thompson and Doctor WHO boss Russell T Davies -to warn them who were leaked through their data after an attack by the cybercrime group Rhysida.

They said the data – published in an encrypted area of ​​the website that is often used by criminals could contain bank details and addresses.

In an email from Stephen Durbridge in the company based in London, it says: “We have learned that the Rhysida group has published the data stolen from us on the dark web, and while this has now been removed, the files were made publicly available in this area for about 72 hours.”

Customers were also asked to take measures to ensure that their identity was not stolen.

We have previously announced how the criminals, which previously aimed at British Library in one of the greatest hacks in the UK – and damage that was estimated as up to 7 million GBP that were estimated to publish the data online, unless the company's bosses have agreed to pay a ransom.

The agency, founded in 1995, represents many other British writers, directors and creatives such as the Oscar -winner -Bond film director Sir Sam Mendes and the Happy Valley creator Sally Wainwright.

The company of the company also includes Andrew Davies, the author behind some of the most successful literary adjustments to television, including pride and prejudices, dark house and war and peace as well as the playwright Hanif Kureishi and Peter Flanny.

The top -class clientele of the agency also includes the actress and screenwriter Dame Emma Thompson

The details published by the hackers in an encrypted area of ​​the web that often used by criminals can contain bank details and addresses (stock image)

Several e -mails were sent to customers in which the effects of the attack were emphasized at this time.

Bethan Evans, one of the agents of the company, wrote in an e -mail that was sent on Tuesday, February 18,: “The agency was defeated by a ransomware attack by a criminal cyber group.

“This led to a significant IT failure, since the malware encrypted corporate files and prevented access.”

She added: 'The Rhysida Ransomware Group, which has recently been aiming for many top-class organizations (including the British Library), contacted us late at night to say that they are behind the attack.

“You claim to have stolen data that you publish if you have not paid a ransom.”

In a separate e -mail the next day, Mr. Durbridge informed the customer that he was “confident” at the time that the information was not leaked through.

Sir Sam Mendes (right) The Oscar -winner -Bond film director is represented by the agency

Happy Valley Creator Sally Wainwright (picture) is also represented by the agency, which was founded in 1995

He said: “While we are still confident that no information has yet been published, we have so far been recommended that the hackers have expired the files they stolen.

“Unfortunately, this contains some of your data.”

The company urges customers to take several steps to ensure that their identity is not stolen for financial profits.

This includes registration with a fraud provision service and the acquisition of a copy of your credit files so that you can monitor all authorized transactions.

The agency referred to the information commissioner's office, which monitors all data injuries.

The agency was not available for a comment last night.