Royal Mail, the postal service in the United Kingdom, has been hit by a cyber attack by a Russia-linked group known as “Evil Corp.” The attack on the postal service has caused thousands of parcels to become stuck in limbo, and the Royal Mail’s international parcel service has been halted.
The attack began on January 7, 2021, when Evil Corp managed to enter Royal Mail’s systems by exploiting a vulnerability in the organization’s web infrastructure. It is thought that the group used a combination of ransomware and other malicious tools to cause chaos in the mail systems.
Once inside, the group was able to lock down certain parts of the mail service, disrupting the delivery of mail items and effectively leaving customer orders stuck in limbo. The postal service had to go into emergency lockdown, temporarily suspending the delivery of items both domestically and internationally.
The attack was mainly aimed at customer data, with the group aiming to steal personal information from those who use Royal Mail. However, the attack took its toll on the infrastructure of the service. The organization had to take extensive measures to get the service back up and running, temporarily suspending delivery services until they could be confident that the security breach had been fully contained.
The Royal Mail Group is not the only organization to be targeted by Evil Corp. The group is notorious for its malicious activities and has previously targeted banks, government organizations, and various other organizations. The group is thought to be based in Russia and has been linked to other cyberattacks in the past.
The attack on the Royal Mail Group has caused a great deal of disruption and uncertainty for customers, with many people still facing delays in receiving mail items. Although the company has been able to contain the breach and resume delivery services, it is still unclear how much damage was done. Customers are advised to be vigilant and to keep all personal information secure.