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V České republice došlo k útoku hackerů na telefonní systém v věznicích . Vězni nemohou komunikovat s rodinami. Společnost BVfon pracuje na obnovení služby. Tato situace ukazuje, jak důležitá je bezpečnost . Obnovení služby je očekáváno v pondělí. Téma kybernetické bezpečnosti je diskutováno i v Evropě.
Translation
In the Czech Republic, a cyber-attack has targeted the telephone system in prisons, leaving inmates unable to communicate with their families. The company BVfon is working to restore the service. This situation highlights the importance of security. The service is expected to be restored by Monday. The topic of cyber security is also being discussed in Europe.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Who is working to restore the phone service in Czech prisons?
The company BVfon is working to restore the phone service.
Question 2: When is the phone service expected to be restored?
The phone service is expected to be restored on Monday.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌03/02/2025
In a significant breach, a hackers' attack has crippled the phone system used by inmates in Czech prisons, leaving them unable to communicate with their families. The telephone disruption, which was first noted yesterday, has persisted into today, impacting all correctional facilities across the country.
The service, vital for inmates’ communication with the outside world, is managed by the company BVfon Czech Telecommunication. Prisoners use designated telephone booths, preloaded with credit by their families or friends, to make calls. However, the ongoing outage has meant that even the company’s operational website, mojetelio.cz, is down.
According to Markéta Prunerová, a spokesperson for the Czech Prison Service, the attack appears to have been a targeted effort to disrupt these communications. BVfon is reportedly working round the clock to restore services, and there is hope that the issue could be resolved by Monday.
Hackers Disrupt Czech Prison Phone System (Illustration)
The breach has thrown a spotlight on the security vulnerabilities within crucial communication systems, prompting officials to reassess protective measures across similar infrastructures. While no official reports of personal data breaches have surfaced, the incident highlights the importance of bolstering cybersecurity defences in systems managing sensitive activities.
This development follows wider discussions among European leaders about strengthening digital security as a cornerstone of national security strategies. Authorities are expected to include this incident in upcoming agenda discussions on security enhancements.
For now, many prisoners and their families remain in anxious anticipation as technicians continue their efforts to restore normal operations to this lifeline service.
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