Channel Nine confirms live broadcasts disrupted by cyber attack

A cyber attack has disrupted Channel Nine’s live broadcasts out of Sydney, the company says.

The broadcaster was unable to air its Sunday morning news program, Weekend Today, which runs from 7:00am to 1:00pm from its Sydney headquarters.  

And the network’s 5:00pm news program did not go to air in Melbourne.

“We wish to inform you there has been a cyber attack on our systems which has disrupted live broadcasts out of Nine Sydney,” the company said in an email to staff. 

However, the company said it had put in place contingencies to ensure its NRL and…