The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has grow to be the newest main organisation to be focused by a cyber assault.
The sporting physique, which is answerable for the governance, administration and regulation of horse racing, first recognized a ransomware incident on the finish of final week.
Its London workplace is quickly closed, and workers have been requested to earn a living from home or remotely.
An investigation continues to be in its early phases, however in response to a supply, the incident appears restricted to inside techniques and information.
A spokesperson for the BHA mentioned: “We lately recognized and commenced investigating an IT incident. We’re working at tempo with exterior specialists to find out what occurred in additional element and safely restore our techniques.
“The supply of racedays has continued as regular and can proceed to take action. Now we have knowledgeable our colleagues, core trade stakeholders and regulation enforcement.”