Date of report
- Apr 2019
Affiliations
- Iranian Revolutionary Guard
A threat actor compromised the British Post Office and local government networks, stealing personal data—including email addresses and mobile phone numbers—of thousands of employees.
Suspected victims
- British Post Office and local government networks
Suspected state sponsor
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Type of incident
- Espionage
Target category
- Government
Victim government reaction
- Yes
Policy response