WPP hit by cyber attack
Advertising giant WPP said on Tuesday that some of its information technology systems have been hit by a global cyber attack.
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"WPP is assessing the situation and is taking appropriate measures," it said as it emerged that companies across the globe have been affected by a major cyber attack, with firms in the Ukraine among the first to report problems.
IT systems in several WPP companies have been affected by a suspected cyber attack. We are taking appropriate measures & will update asap.
— WPP (@WPP) June 27, 2017
Russian oil producer Rosneft also said it had been hit by a "powerful" cyber attack.
The Company has contacted the law enforcement authorities regarding the fact of the cyber attack.
— Rosneft (@RosneftEN) June 27, 2017