In January 2023, Royal Mail was hit by a ransomware attack by LockBit, halting international deliveries. While Royal Mail refused the £65.7m ransom, the financial repercussions were severe, including revenue losses and a £10m expense on ransomware remediation. The incident highlights the crippling financial consequences of ransomware on critical infrastructure like postal services.
Source: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news-features/top-cyber-attacks-2023/
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