A1 filling station reopens following cyber attack

Cyber hackers gained entry to the computer systems at Adderstone Services, near Belford, and demanded a ransom.

The impact on the tills meant the filling station was unable to serve fuel for nearly four days, causing inconvenience to customers with the nearest alternatives being nine miles away.

Owner John Davidson, posting on Facebook, said: “It’s been a nightmare the last few days and very frustrating but we are glad it’s all over with. The petrol station is back up and running.”

The problem hit on Monday around 7pm when hackers got through the firm’s encryption software.

A completely new system had to be installed so it was Friday by the time the fuel pumps were reopened.

No engagement was made with the hackers.

A police spokesman said: “Enquiries are ongoing into the incident and those involved.”