TalkTalk ‘receives ransom demand’ for cyberattack

TalkTalk has received a ransom demand from an individual or group that claims to be responsible for launching a “significant and sustained cyberattack” that has compromised the personal details of its customers.

Dido Harding, chief executive of the telecommunications company, told the BBC that an email was sent directly to her asking for money.

TalkTalk ‘receives ransom demand’ for cyberattack