Cyberattacks target Britain's NHS and Royal Mail

Cyberattacks are causing trouble for two key organisations in Britain.<br><br>The National Health Service (NHS) is facing "attempts to disrupt IT systems" while Royal Mail is struggling with a "severe service disruption" caused by a computer network attack.<br><br>Both organisations have been targeted over the last few days, with the NHS facing at least two attacks since Tuesday.<br><br>The BBC has been told that Royal Mail's computer problems had not affected deliveries or services.<br><br>The scale and impact of the cyberattacks are currently unclear, but the leaks and disruption have caused some anxiety and raised questions about cybersecurity.<br><br>The NHS attacks are described as "significant" and are being investigated by international authorities. Royal Mail has reported that for "operational security reasons" the investigation into its attack is ongoing.<br><br>Source (BBC): forragerman<br><br>EDIT: 1:14 UTC: BBC has reported that Royal Mail has shut down its system for "operational security reasons". Same source.