Cyberattack Targets Postal Service Again
A recent cyberattack has targeted La Poste for the second time in just over a week. On January 1, 2026, clients experienced significant disruptions as multiple online services were rendered inaccessible for nearly 14 hours. This latest incident mirrors an attack that occurred in late December.
Details of the Cyberattack on La Poste
This cyberattack affected various critical services, including:
- The official website
- The mobile application
- Digipost vault
- La Banque Postale
Customers could not access these services for a substantial period. The attack was executed using methods that overwhelmed La Poste’s servers with billions of connection attempts per second.
Response and Analysis
In response to the attacks, more than 300 engineers were mobilized to restore the affected services. By the evening of January 1, the online functionality was largely reinstated. Cybersecurity expert Kévin Tellier outlined the implications of such attacks. He indicated that targeting a public service like La Poste carries broader risks, potentially undermining the credibility of the French state itself.
Notably, while La Poste reported no stolen data from these breaches, the repeated assaults raise concerns about the integrity of public services. The first attack was attributed to a group of pro-Russian hackers, emphasizing a growing trend of cyber threats against public institutions.
As cyberattacks become increasingly common, the protection of vital services such as La Poste is of paramount importance. The impact of these incidents extends beyond immediate disruptions, affecting public trust and national security. The repeated targeting of vital public services highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard these essential functions.
