Royal Mail cyberattack that delayed overseas post ‘tied to Russia’

Royal Mail cyber attack carried out by Russian-linked ransomware gang

A ransom note demanding payment in cryptocurrencies "spurted" out of printers at a Royal Mail distribution centre.

Royal Mail's 'Cyber Incident' Turns Out to Be Ransomware

The British postal service currently can't handle any international mail due to the attack.

Royal Mail cyber attackers threaten to publish stolen data

The postal service is asking customers to avoid sending items abroad

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

Royal Mail’s ongoing cybersecurity incident is the result of a ransomware attack carried out using tools created by Russia-linked hacking group LockBit. A ransomware note has been posted to Twitter.

Notorious ransomware gang accused of attack on UK’s Royal Mail

Prolific criminal hackers were behind a cyberattack on the UK’s Royal Mail that has shut down its ability to send international letters and parcels, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Lockbit suspected behind malfunctions at Royal Mail

According to a report, the hacker group Lockbit is said to be responsible for the delivery disruptions at the British Royal Mail. Security experts assume that members of the group known for ransomware attacks are based in Russia. Royal Mail has temporarily interrupted deliveries of its shipments abroad following a “cyber incident.” The Group recommended on its website on Wednesday that customers should therefore refrain from sending overseas shi…