Capita, an internationally acclaimed business processing & outsourcing firm, is facing a sudden disruption of its IT services, which is suspected to be a result of a cyber attack. The company has not yet revealed the incident on an official note, but those familiar with the incident state that it could be the work of a ransomware gang or some notorious group operating with the funds of Russian intelligence GRU. The incident could lead to service failure at the British Army, NHS, and the Ministry of Defense, prompting the government to take serious steps to mitigate the risks associated with the attack. The National Cyber Security Centre, the cabinet office, and the intelligence had been alerted about the cyber incident and they have started an independent probe, respectively.
Key Points:
• Capita is facing a suspected cyber attack which has caused a sudden disruption of its IT services.
• The incident could lead to service failure at the British Army, NHS, and the Ministry of Defense.
• The National Cyber Security Centre, the cabinet office, and the intelligence had been alerted about the cyber incident and they have started an independent probe, respectively.
• Those familiar with the incident state that it could be the work of a ransomware gang or some notorious group operating with the funds of Russian intelligence GRU.