Cyber attack hits US newspaper distribution

A hooded man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture. [Photo: Reuters]

A cyber-attack caused major printing and delivery disruptions on Saturday at the Los Angeles Times and other major US newspapers, including ones owned by Tribune Publishing Co such as the Chicago Tribune and Baltimore Sun.

The cyber attack appeared to originate outside the United States, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing a source with knowledge of the situation.