DDoS Attack on France National Postal Service La Poste
In the early hours of Monday this week, France’s National Postal Service, La Poste, fell victim to a large-scale cyberattack, significantly disrupting services at a critical time during the Christmas holiday season of 2025. The attack primarily targeted the postal and parcel delivery services, which are vital during the festive period when millions of people send gifts and cards.
The attack has been confirmed as a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. This type of cyberattack floods a network or system with massive amounts of traffic, overwhelming its resources and making it impossible for legitimate users to access the service. A spokesperson from La Poste confirmed the attack but did not go into further detail regarding the nature of the cybercriminals behind it.
However, the impact was not limited to postal services alone. The banking arm of La Poste, La Banque Postale, was also affected by the attack. Many customers experienced significant disruptions to their online banking services, making it difficult for individuals and businesses to access their accounts or conduct transactions.
Preliminary investigations have raised the possibility that the cyberattack was carried out by state-sponsored hackers. Some experts suspect that the perpetrators could be Russian-linked cybercriminals or individuals from regions in China, both of which are known adversaries to European nations. However, no official confirmation has been made regarding the identity of the attackers.
The timing of the attack is also notable. Cybercriminals often exploit the holiday season to carry out attacks because many organizations have skeleton crews working or even go on leave during this period. This reduces the ability of IT security teams to respond quickly, creating an opportunity for hackers to strike when defenses are down. Historically, cyberattacks during the holiday season have been common, as businesses and governments remain vulnerable during this time.
On December 23,2025 a Pro-Russian hacking gang named Noname057 took claim of the incident and a conformation from France is awaited!
Romania’s National Water Agency Hit by BitLocker Ransomware Attack, Compromising Over 1000 Systems
In a separate incident, Romania’s National Water Agency (Administratia Nationala Apele Romane) has reported a severe ransomware attack that has crippled its operations. The attack, which occurred in the same week, targeted over 1000 systems, including Windows workstations, application servers, email and web services, and domain naming servers. These systems are crucial for monitoring and managing drinking water supplies, as well as overseeing operations at dams and waterway management across the country.
The ransomware, which is known to encrypt files on infected systems, has disrupted the agency’s ability to carry out essential functions. This includes monitoring the safety and distribution of drinking water, which could potentially have a far-reaching impact on the public. A disruption to the water supply, especially during a cyberattack, could trigger political chaos both within Romania and internationally, given the essential nature of these services.
The Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) has released a statement indicating that the ransomware attack appears to have been executed using BitLocker encryption software. This is particularly significant because BitLocker is typically used to protect the integrity of Windows devices, and its exploitation in a ransomware attack suggests that the BitLocker gang, a notorious ransomware group, might be behind this cyber assault.
The DNSC has also warned that the attack is highly sophisticated, and there is concern about the potential sensitive data that could have been stolen or compromised in the process. The fact that this ransomware specifically targeted an agency responsible for national infrastructure adds to the severity of the situation.
Final word
These two incidents highlight the ongoing rise of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure globally. Whether it is disrupting postal services and banking systems during the holiday season, or crippling water management systems crucial to public health and safety, the risks posed by cybercriminals continue to grow. The increasing sophistication of these attacks also calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect both public and private sector organizations from becoming vulnerable to such threats in the future.