A private memorial service was held today at the former royal estates in Tatoi, commemorating two years since the death of former King Constantine of Greece. Close family members, including his widow, Anna-Maria, and children Pavlos, Nikolaos, and Alexia, gathered for the intimate ceremony.
The service, conducted by Metropolitan Athenagoras of Ilion, Acharnes, and Petroupoli, was held in accordance with the family's wishes for a private remembrance. Former King Constantine, who died on January 10, 2023, at the age of 83, is buried in the royal cemetery at Tatoi. Last year, similar memorials were held in both Greece and the United Kingdom to accommodate family and friends residing abroad.
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Major Cyberattack Disrupts Greek Public Services Network
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The Greek Ministry of Digital Governance announced a significant cyberattack Thursday afternoon, disrupting public services and causing connectivity issues. The attack targeted the SYZEFXIS network, a vital component of the Greek public sector's digital infrastructure, leading to disruptions in the "response speed of certain applications" on the gov.gr platform.
The attack, identified as a Denial of Service (DoS) attack, overwhelmed targeted servers with an excessive flood of connection requests, rendering them unable to function. This type of attack is designed to incapacitate critical systems, causing delays or complete shutdowns. As of 3:00 PM, the Taxisnet platform, a key portal for tax-related services, became inaccessible, with users encountering error messages on the login page.
The Ministry assured the public that every effort is being made to restore the full functionality of the network as soon as possible. They later confirmed that the SYZEFXIS network had been restored to "fully efficient operation," emphasizing the swift actions taken to mitigate the attack.
SYZEFXIS is a crucial initiative by the Greek state, aiming to modernize the voice, video, and data infrastructure across the public sector. Its pivotal role in digital governance makes it a critical target for malicious actors. The Ministry's detailed statement outlined the nature of the disruption:
"Due to an extensive denial-of-service (DoS) attack from abroad on the entire SYZEFXIS public sector network, there are response speed issues affecting certain applications on gov.gr. The problems are being addressed, and every effort is being made to restore the full functionality of the SYZEFXIS network as soon as possible."
This incident underscores the increasing vulnerability of critical public infrastructure to cyberattacks, highlighting the need for robust digital security measures. While the swift response prevented prolonged outages, the attack serves as a reminder of the importance of resilience and preparedness in the face of evolving cyber threats.