FCS’ IT resources under a cyberattack

Customs officers performing customs formalities had to revert to paperwork at checkpoints

Federal Customs Service IT resources came under a cyber attack on April 10, 2023. There were some failures in the functioning of the unified information system of customs authorities. The performance of customs information systems has been partially restored, work is still underway, the agency said in its Telegram Messenger.

Inspectors performing customs formalities at checkpoints had to revert to traditional paperwork. This afternoon, the FCS e-declarations centre has resumed electronic documents processing.

FCS notified foreign economic activity participants that the FCS UAIS is not fully operational, the e-declarations submission will be limited. “This is necessary for the priority of auto-registration and auto-release,” the FCS said.

Participants of foreign economic activity are advised to contact the regional FCS departments if they have any questions.