www.rp.pl DDoS Attack on ZUS Disrupts Services, Quickly Mitigated
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- •ZUS faced a volumetric DDoS attack affecting its website and PUE/eZUS platform.
- •The attack began around 9 AM and was mitigated by noon the same day.
- •No specific user impact numbers or attack scale details were disclosed.
On August 8, 2026, the ZUS website and the PUE/eZUS platform experienced significant access issues due to a volumetric DDoS attack that began around 9 AM. The attack aimed to overload network resources, including servers and routers, by sending massive amounts of data. ZUS spokesperson Karol Poznański confirmed that IT teams were actively working to resolve the issue. By noon, the systems were reported to be functioning normally again, indicating a swift response to the attack. No specific details on the scale of the attack or the number of users affected were provided in the reports. The incident highlights the ongoing threat of DDoS attacks against critical infrastructure.
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