Hackers issue Sabre with ransom demand following cyber attack

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The hacking group behind Sabre’s cyber attack last week has issued the insurer with a ransom demand and given a deadline for which to respond.

Yesterday, Sabre announced via the London Stock Exchange that it was subject to a cyber attack on 16 November.

However, the statement says the attack was contained before any damage could be done.

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