Lessons from the Royal Mail Ransomware Attack

Just weeks ago, we spoke to Deryck Mitchelson, Field CISO at Check Point Software, about the weaknesses of critical infrastructure systems to cyberattack, especially ransomware. In the wake of the UK’s Royal Mail attack, which continues to paralyze Great Britain’s ability to send letters and packages anywhere abroad, we got …

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Royal Mail cyber incident delivers overseas disruption

FILE – Royal Mail worker Leila delivers mail in Balham, London, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. Britain’s postal service said it was hit Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 by a “cyber incident” that’s temporarily preventing it from sending letters or parcels to other countries. (Kirsty O’Connor/PA via AP, File) (Kirsty O’Connor/PA via …

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NCSC and law enforcement investigate major Royal Mail cyberattack

Credit: PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay Cyber intelligence and law-enforcement authorities are investigating a major cyberattack alleged to have been perpetrated by a Russian criminal group. The incident, which took place last week, has left more than half a million parcels due for international postage unable to be delivered. A Russia-based ransomware gang, known as …

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Royal Mail cyber incident delivers overseas disruption

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Royal Mail asked customers Monday to refrain from sending items to overseas destinations until further notice as it tries to address a “cyber incident” that is temporarily preventing the postal service from dispatching letters or parcels to other countries. Royal Mail said it continues to experience …

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UK: Royal Mail cyber incident delivers overseas disruption

LONDON — Britain’s Royal Mail asked customers Monday to refrain from sending items to overseas destinations until further notice as it tries to address a “cyber incident” that is temporarily preventing the postal service from dispatching letters or parcels to other countries. Royal Mail said it continues to experience “severe …

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UK: Royal Mail cyber incident delivers overseas disruption

LONDON — Britain’s Royal Mail asked customers Monday to refrain from sending items to overseas destinations until further notice as it tries to address a “cyber incident” that is temporarily preventing the postal service from dispatching letters or parcels to other countries. Royal Mail said it continues to experience “severe …

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