Cyberattack hits drinking water supplier in Spanish town near Barcelona

Summary: Aigües de Mataró, a water supplier in Spain, reported a cyberattack on its corporate computer systems and website, though water supplies and quality control remain unaffected. The company is collaborating with authorities to mitigate the impact and recover its infrastructure. Customers have been alerted to potential exposure of personal information and advised to be cautious of phishing attempts.

Affected: Aigües de Mataró

Keypoints :

• The cyberattack was detected on Monday and reported to the Catalan police and cybersecurity agencies.
• Internal controls were activated as part of a contingency plan to address the situation.
• Customers may experience inconveniences with access to corporate services, billing, and administration.
• There are concerns over the growing trend of ransomware impacting critical public utilities.
• Spain has seen a rise in ransomware incidents affecting various sectors, including municipalities and hospitals.