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27/10/2015
Teen Released On Bail Over TalkTalk Hacking Attack
A 15-year-old boy arrested in Northern Ireland in connection with a recent TalkTalk hacking attack has been released on bail.
The boy was freed until a later date in November pending further inquiries, according to the police.
He was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences on Monday.
A house in County Antrim was searched on Monday afternoon.
TalkTalk said in a statement: "We know this has been a worrying time for customers and we are grateful for the swift response and hard work of the police. We will continue to assist with the ongoing investigation."
"In the meantime, we advise customers to visit http://talktalk.co.uk/secure for updates and information regarding this incident."
The firm has asked its four million customers to check their accounts, however it is unknown how many customers have been affected. The investigation is ongoing.
(CD/LM)
The boy was freed until a later date in November pending further inquiries, according to the police.
He was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences on Monday.
A house in County Antrim was searched on Monday afternoon.
TalkTalk said in a statement: "We know this has been a worrying time for customers and we are grateful for the swift response and hard work of the police. We will continue to assist with the ongoing investigation."
"In the meantime, we advise customers to visit http://talktalk.co.uk/secure for updates and information regarding this incident."
The firm has asked its four million customers to check their accounts, however it is unknown how many customers have been affected. The investigation is ongoing.
(CD/LM)
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