BREAKING: A suspected cyberattack has knocked France’s national postal operator, La Poste, offline, causing significant disruptions to mail services and online payments during the crucial Christmas holiday period. This incident, reported early on December 22, involves a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that has rendered La Poste’s online platforms inaccessible.
The attack comes at a critical time, as La Poste is inundated with millions of letters and packages during the holiday season. Customers are expressing frustration on social media, fearing that delays may prevent their packages from arriving before Christmas. Reports indicate that many individuals attempting to send last-minute parcels or collect items have been turned away at post offices across France.
La Poste confirmed that while there is currently no evidence of customer data being compromised, the DDoS attack has severely slowed mail distribution, including vital parcel deliveries. The surge in online traffic aimed at overwhelming the postal service’s systems has left many unable to access essential services.
As the situation develops, authorities are working to restore normal operations. Customers are advised to monitor La Poste’s official channels for updates on service availability. The urgency of this disruption highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks, especially during peak business periods such as the holiday season.
Stay tuned for further updates as La Poste navigates this critical incident, and be prepared for potential delays if you are relying on postal services for holiday deliveries.
