ELTA received a cyber attack last night and for reasons security and until its completion researchIt was decided to isolate the entire Data Center of the company.
The temporary suspension of the commercial information system of all post offices was announced by ELTA due to a cyber attack they received last night.
We read in the announcement of the Hellenic Post (ELTA):
The Hellenic Post Office faced a cyber attack on its information systems last night via malicioussoftware. The immediate reaction and actions of the competent service functions limited and prevented the extension of the attack. We have immediately informed and are working closely with all relevant government authorities as well as IT companies specializing in cyber security.
For reasons of prevention and security and until all the necessary actions are completed, it was decided to isolate the entire Data Center of the company. Therefore we announce the temporary suspension of the commercial information system of all post offices and there will be new later in the day, new information to the public and our customers.
The Hellenic Post apologizes for the temporary inconvenience, which is due to actions of common cyber criminals and assures that all possible efforts are being made to return to normalcy as soon as possible.
This is not the first time that ELTA has become a lever for attacks. The company had warn in January 2022 about phishing its customers using her brand name.
