Hackers steal police data

A police  Hertfordshire  website has been hacked, leading to the publication of what appear to be login details and passwords for dozens of officers.

The data, including phone numbers and IP addresses, relates to a number of officers in Safer Neighbourhood Teams. Part of the force's website has been taken down as a "precaution" while investigations continue.

The hacker added an "OpFreeAssange" banner to the details posted online, and also added a quote from the Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange.

There have been a number of hacking attacks since the UK government said it would arrest and extradite Mr Assange if he left Ecuador's embassy in London.

However, the hacker in this case distinguished himself from other attacks by writing "I am not a member of Anonymous" - a reference to the hacktivist group that has claimed responsibility for other actions.