Cyberattack on municipality thwarted – Latest news from Voorschoten

Date Reported: 2024-03-29
Country: Netherlands (NLD)
Victim: Voorschoten Municipality | voorschoten.nl
Additional Information :

  • The municipality of Voorschoten, along with Wassenaar, was targeted in a cyberattack just before the Easter weekend.
  • The attack was detected on March 29th when the systems became overloaded, but it was quickly countered by shutting down the systems.
  • A crisis team was formed, and enhanced security measures were implemented with the assistance of the IBD, NCSC, and the police.
  • The attack did not impact services to citizens.
  • An investigation is currently underway to determine the nature and target of the attack.
  • Although security has been strengthened, the financial consequences of the attack remain unknown.

Article: https://www.voorschotensekrant.nl/nieuws/algemeen/27293/cyberaanval-op-gemeente-afgeslagen

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