Royal Mail’s ‘cyber incident’ appears to be a ransomware attack

British postal service Royal Mail’s ongoing cybersecurity incident is the result of an attack carried out using ransomware tools from Russia-linked hacking group LockBit, The Telegraph reports. Royal Mail disclosed the incident on Wednesday, saying that it’s unable to send packages internationally. A ransomware note circulating on Twitter that was …

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Royal Mail cyber attackers threaten to publish stolen data

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Cyber attackers who have targeted Royal Mail are threatening to publish stolen information online. On Wednesday, the postal service warned customers of disruption due to a “cyber incident” …

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Royal Mail cyberattack linked to Lockbit gang

Royal Mail, one of the biggest post and parcel companies in the world, said on Wednesday it was hit with a cyber incident that forced it to suspend international shipping operations. An update on the company’s website on Thursday showed it was still unable to ship items to other countries. …

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LockBit cartel suspected of Royal Mail cyber attack

The infamous LockBit ransomware cartel is suspected of being behind an ongoing cyber security incident at the UK’s Royal Mail, which has crippled IT systems and left the postal service unable to dispatch letters and parcels overseas. Leaked copies of the ransomware note appear to identify the prolific Russia-based gang …

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