Hackers attacked one of the largest Spanish telecommunication companies and require a ransom

In Spain, hackers attacked one of the largest telecommunications companies in Telefonica and several other organizations. It is reported by The Local with reference to the Ministry of Energy.

There were messages with a demand for ransom on blocked computers.

Telefonica said that personal data of customers were not injured.

According to El Mundo, the attack may proceed from China.

Earlier it became known that hackers attacked electronic systems at once in several hospitals of Great Britain. There were messages on the screens of computers demanding a ransom to resume work. At least 16 hospitals in London, Nottingham, Cambria and Hartfordshire reported at least 16 hospitals.

All attacked hospitals work under the auspices of the National Health Service

Not only computers, but also phones stopped working in hospitals. The institution is limited to the use of non -excessive patients.

The representative of Kaspersky Laboratory told The Insider that the company is monitoring this hacker activity and preparing a detailed report.