Cybersecurity
Guardian Newspaper Is Hit With Suspected Ransomware Attack
- British paper says ‘serious’ incident began late Tuesday
- US recently warned pace of ransomware attacks is increasing
The Guardian and Observer newspaper's office in London.
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The Guardian news outlet said Wednesday it was hit with a suspected ransomware hack, leading it to tell its staff to work from home for the rest of the week.
The British daily newspaper said a “serious” IT incident began late Tuesday that has affected parts of its digital infrastructure, although it is continuing to publish news stories on its website and app.