The incident shows the importance of rapid response and compliance with cybersecurity measures.
The Communications Workers Union (CWU) was the victim of a cyberattack that caused IT systems to shut down. The incident was reported by a representative of the organization to The Register.
The CWU reported on March 22 that there was a glitch in the union's email, and information security specialists were called to solve the problem. Some systems were shut down as a precaution.
The CWU said it was not aware of the nature of the attack, but also notified regulatory authorities about the incident and advised union members to be wary of possible phishing emails.
Cybersecurity specialists are conducting an investigation of the cyberattack to clarify the circumstances of the incident. It evaluates what steps to take next and sets deadlines for restoring the union's IT infrastructure. The security team will continue to work in the coming days.
Despite the lack of clarity regarding the data leak, a possible incident could have serious consequences, given the 185,000 CWU members. The attack also damaged data backups, which can significantly complicate the recovery process.
The Communications Workers Union (CWU) was the victim of a cyberattack that caused IT systems to shut down. The incident was reported by a representative of the organization to The Register.
The CWU reported on March 22 that there was a glitch in the union's email, and information security specialists were called to solve the problem. Some systems were shut down as a precaution.
The CWU said it was not aware of the nature of the attack, but also notified regulatory authorities about the incident and advised union members to be wary of possible phishing emails.
Cybersecurity specialists are conducting an investigation of the cyberattack to clarify the circumstances of the incident. It evaluates what steps to take next and sets deadlines for restoring the union's IT infrastructure. The security team will continue to work in the coming days.
Despite the lack of clarity regarding the data leak, a possible incident could have serious consequences, given the 185,000 CWU members. The attack also damaged data backups, which can significantly complicate the recovery process.
