The attack affected the computer systems used by the post office to send goods abroad.
The Royal Mail of Great Britain was attacked by a ransomware virus developed by Russian hackers, which led to serious disruptions in its work. As the BBC reports, the attack affected the computer systems used by the post office to send goods abroad.
The agency warned users of its services about disruptions due to a “cyber incident” as early as Wednesday. In particular, they warned that customers will not be able to send international parcels and letters until the problem is resolved. p>A ransomware virus is a malicious computer software that encrypts data and blocks the operation of systems. According to a source close to the investigation, the Lockbit ransomware was used in the attack. This program was developed and used by criminal groups associated with Russia.
The BBC says it has seen a ransom note that was sent to the Royal Mail. It says: “Your data is stolen and encrypted.” The buyout is expected to amount to several million pounds sterling. However, experts say that there are “workarounds” that will allow you to get access to the data again.
It is noted that the ransomware was developed by the Russians, but the hacker who carried out the attack can be in any стране.
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