Pro-Russia hacker group claims DDoS attack on French postal service

Hacker group targets La Poste in France

A pro-Russia hacker group has claimed responsibility for a **DDoS** (Distributed Denial of Service) attack that affected France's national postal service, known as **La Poste**, on December 22. The information was reported by Reuters. The DDoS attack took La Poste's central systems completely offline, causing serious disruptions in package deliveries, especially just days before Christmas.

Impact and continuity of the attack

According to Reuters, the cybersecurity situation at La Poste was still not fully resolved by Wednesday morning. Although regular mail was not affected, postal workers faced difficulties tracking packages, and online transactions through **La Banque Postale**, the banking division of the service, also experienced interruptions.

About the group Noname057

The group, dubbed **Noname057**, has been blamed or accused of conducting cyberattacks in various parts of the world. Its most intense activity focuses on Ukraine and countries that support the Ukrainian nation. With over a dozen nations affected, the scope of Noname057's operations is significant.

Actions against the hacker group

**Europol**, the European Union's law enforcement agency, launched an extensive operation against Noname057 during the summer. Additionally, the **U.S. Department of Justice** has also engaged in actions to combat the activities of this hacker group, according to multiple sources.

Future implications for cybersecurity

The attack on La Poste demonstrates the growing challenge that public and private organizations face regarding cybersecurity. As hacker groups enhance their techniques, the need for bolstering cyber defenses becomes increasingly crucial. Protection strategies and incident response must evolve to prevent significant impacts on essential services.