Cyberattack Paralyzes Maskinongé MRC’s Computer System, Affecting Local Municipalities

Cyberattack Paralyzes Maskinongé MRC’s Computer System, Affecting Local Municipalities

Date Reported: 2025-03-29
Country: CAN | Canada
Victim: MRC de Maskinongé | Maskinongé Regional County Municipality
Website: mrcmaskinonge.ca
Information :

  • The Maskinongé Regional County Municipality suffered a cyberattack.
  • The attack paralyzed their computer system.
  • Municipalities affected include Saint-Justin, Saint-Léon-le-Grand, and Saint-Sévère.
  • Data from these municipalities is stored on the MRC’s central servers.
  • No data has been lost despite the attack.
  • Computer systems remain offline as of now.
  • An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the attack.
  • The Sûreté du Québec is involved in the investigation.

Article: https://www.lenouvelliste.ca/actualites/actualites-locales/2025/04/08/cyberattaque-saint-justin-reporte-sa-seance-du-conseil-7LEI7F6MP5DL7EIZ7XK5PTULLU/