On a 24-hour basis, the efforts for complete restoration of the information systems of the Hellenic Post (ELTA) and the restoration of the safe operation of the network continue, after the cyber attack with malware that led to suspension of certain services.
How the cyber attack took place
According to the information of ELTA, It was determined that the targeted cyber attack, which aimed at encrypting the critical systems for the operational operation of ELTA, started from zero time malwarewhich was installed in a workstation and with the technique https reverse shell connected to a computer system which was controlled by group of cybercriminals.
More than 2,500 terminal systems are tested one by one
To solve this technically difficult task more than 2500 terminals are examined one by one systems for IT security reasons while at the same time agents programs are also installed. The goal is the immediate re-opening of the commercial information system, the security of all data and the faster normalization in the operation of the stores.
Which services will not work for a second day
Today, Tuesday 22 March, the Mail and parcels will be distributed normallybut stores will not serve bill receipts, mailing and financial services. All of these functions, except the financial ones, will normally be serviced by ELTA Courieras this event is not related to its operation.
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