Cyber Incident Hits UK Postal Service, Halts Overseas Mail

Last Update: January 11, 2023, 23:09 IST

Royal Mail said mail services arriving in the country were running with minor delays.  (Picture: AFP)

Royal Mail said mail services arriving in the country were running with minor delays. (Picture: AFP)

Royal Mail reported on its website that international export services were “experiencing severe service disruption” without providing further details.

Britain’s postal service said it was hit by a “cyber incident” on Wednesday that is temporarily preventing it from sending letters or parcels to other countries.

Royal Mail reported on its website that international export services were “experiencing severe service disruption”, without providing further details.

“We are temporarily unable to ship items to overseas destinations,” the service said, adding that it advised customers to hold on to mail sent outside the country while it works on fixing the problem. .

“Some customers may experience delays or disruption to items already dispatched for export,” Royal Mail said.

The British government’s National Cyber ​​Security Center said it is aware of the incident and is working with Royal Mail and the National Crime Agency to “fully understand the impact”.

Royal Mail said mail services arriving in the country were running with minor delays.

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