The Trade Union of Communications (CWU) fell victim to a cyber attack, resulting in the disconnection of its IT systems. The incident was reported by the publication The Register on their website.
On March 22, CWU announced that there was a failure in the union’s email system, prompting the involvement of IT specialists to address the issue. As a precautionary measure, certain systems were shut down.
CWU disclosed that they were unaware of the nature of the attack and have informed regulatory authorities about the incident. They have also advised union members to remain vigilant against potential phishing emails.
Cybersecurity experts are currently investigating the cyber attack to determine the specifics surrounding the incident. Plans are being formulated on how to proceed and deadlines are being set for the restoration of CWU’s IT infrastructure. The security team is expected to remain active in the coming days.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding any data breaches, the potential implications of the attack are substantial given CWU’s 185,000 members. Furthermore, the attack has compromised data backups, complicating the recovery process significantly.