Royal Mail rejected an “absurd” ransom demand for $80m (£67m) from hackers linked to Russia, according to transcripts that offer a rare glimpse into negotiations when companies are hit by a ransomware cyberattack. The delivery company has been battling a ransomware attack since January, when the LockBit group hacked into …
Read More »UK cybersecurity and incident response – the outlook for 2023 | Perspectives & Events
Following on from our alert in relation to technology, data privacy, cybersecurity and IP legal developments to look out for in 2023, this update outlines some of the potential developments and trends in the UK cyber incident response landscape for 2023. Increased litigation risk for cyber breach victims – the …
Read More »LockBit and Royal Mail Ransomware Negotiation Leaked
The LockBit ransomware group has published a log of conversations between its operators and a Royal Mail negotiator showing the group demanded £65.7m ($79.85m) to safely return the company’s stolen data following a January cyber-attack. Hours after the incident, it was reported that the LockBit gang claimed responsibility for the …
Read More »Durham grandmother found dead at home had sustained 78 stab wounds
A jury has heard how an alleged murder victim sustained numerous stab wounds which ultimately led to her death. Sally Turner, 50, was found dead after suffering numerous stab wounds at a home in Cuthbert Avenue, Durham on June 22 last year. Her husband, Harry Turner, 54, is currently facing …
Read More »Dumbledore coin launched as part of Royal Mint’s Harry Potter-themed collection
The collection was introduced in 2022, to celebrate the 25th publishing anniversary of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. The new coin has the King’s portrait on the “heads” side, while two other coins in the collection feature the late Queen. It is available to buy from the …
Read More »Dumbledore coin launched as part of Royal Mint’s Harry Potter-themed collection
A coin featuring Professor Albus Dumbledore has been launched as part of a Harry Potter-themed collection from the Royal Mint. The collection was introduced in 2022 to celebrate the 25th publishing anniversary of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone by author JK Rowling. The new coin has the King’s portrait …
Read More »Crystal Palace letter arrives more than 100 years late – BBC News
Royal Mail said it remained "uncertain what happened in this instance". The letter was sent two years before World War One rationing was … Source link
Read More »Royal Mail rejects claims it plans to shut Ravenshead sorting office
Royal Mail has said it has “no current plans” to close a Nottinghamshire delivery office. The organisation has commented after villagers raised concerns that the facility in Ravenshead could close by the end of next month and move to Mansfield Woodhouse. A Royal Mail spokesperson told Nottinghamshire Live: “We wish …
Read More »Dame Helen Mirren to lead special tribute to late Queen at Bafta film awards
The veteran actress, 77, has portrayed the monarch on the silver screen and on the stage, winning an Oscar and Bafta for her depiction in 2006’s biographical drama The Queen. Bafta fellow Dame Helen will lead the Queen’s commendation at the 76th annual film awards ceremony at London’s Southbank Centre’s …
Read More »Plan to prevent postal delays in Looe
In some parts of Looe, there have been reports from people getting only a sporadic delivery of letters. One resident said that they receive their mail only around once a week, while another said it had been ‘nearly three weeks’ since they had any post. People have raised concerns that …
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