Date Reported: 2025-02-19
Country: BRA | Brazil
Victim: Mairie de Paranhos | Paranhos City Hall
Website: paranhos.ms.gov.br
Information :
Country: BRA | Brazil
Victim: Mairie de Paranhos | Paranhos City Hall
Website: paranhos.ms.gov.br
Information :
- The city hall of Paranhos, Brazil, was targeted in a cyberattack.
- Hackers gained access to human resources, accounting, and taxation systems.
- The criminals demanded a ransom of 12,000 reais to avoid leaking sensitive information.
- It is unclear whether the city hall’s systems have been restored.
- The attack raises concerns about the security of municipal data.
- Authorities are investigating the incident.
- Residents are advised to remain vigilant regarding potential data breaches.
- This incident highlights the growing threat of cybercrime against public institutions.