Holiday Havoc: Pro-Russian Hackers Deliver Cyber Chaos to French Postal Service
A pro-Russian hacking group, Noname057, delivered a cyberattack that left France’s postal service La Poste in a holiday meltdown. DDoS chaos halted package tracking and online payments, forcing postal workers to play a high-stakes game of “Where’s Waldo” with your Christmas gifts.
Hot Take:
Just when you thought your packages were safe and sound, along comes a pro-Russian hacking group to play Grinch and put La Poste in a postal pickle. The real plot twist here? It’s not Santa, but a group called Noname057. Looks like even postal services need a cybersecurity upgrade this holiday season!
Key Points:
- Pro-Russian hacking group Noname057 claims responsibility for La Poste cyberattack.
- French intelligence agency DGSI is investigating the attack.
- The attack disrupted package tracking and online payments at La Poste’s banking arm.
- This incident adds to over 145 hostile acts tracked by AP involving Russia and its allies.
- France accuses Russia of “hybrid warfare” to undermine Western support for Ukraine.
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