Byline Times, a prominent British newspaper and website, recently disclosed an attempted cyber hack on their platform by unknown third parties. The media organisation’s IT consultants are currently conducting a thorough security review to ensure the safety of their work and data.

In an online statement released on Friday Byline Times revealed that they have encountered illicit attempts to access their work. The exact details of the hacking attempt remain undisclosed, but the newspaper assured its subscribers and readers that the situation is being thoroughly investigated.

However, the unsettling incident didn’t end there. The same team member who was believed to have been targeted in the cyber hack reported a disturbing and unrelated incident. Early Friday morning, they discovered blood smeared over the windscreen of their car. While the media organisation acknowledges the possibility of these two events being coincidental, they are not taking any chances and have reported both incidents to the police.

Byline Times was founded in October 2018 by Peter Jukes and Stephen Colegrave, who also serve as its executive editors. The publication operates on a subscription-based model for its monthly print edition, while BylineTimes.com functions as a free news site. It has gained a reputation for its independent and investigative journalism, often tackling controversial and pressing issues.

As the investigation into the attempted cyber hack and the unsettling car incident continues, the media organisation and its staff remain vigilant and committed to ensuring the security of their work and the safety of their team.

Authorities are actively looking into both incidents to determine if there is any connection between the attempted cyber hack and the vandalism on the staff member’s car.