Persistent IT network disruption caused by cybercriminals in Hoppegarten remains unresolved
Hoppegarten's Municipal Administration Under Ongoing Cyberattack Investigation
The small town of Hoppegarten, located in the Märkisch-Oderland district, is currently grappling with a cyberattack on its municipal administration. The attack, which was reported by the municipality, attempted to encrypt the town's data, potentially for ransom.
The State Criminal Investigation Office (Staatliche Kriminalamt) is involved in the investigation, providing both investigation and advisory services to the municipality. A spokesperson for the police headquarters confirmed the attempt to encrypt the municipality's data.
The cyberattack has left the municipal administration offline for approximately two weeks, and no specific timeline has been given for the resumption of emails and telephone services. The municipality is taking a cautious approach to restoring IT services, prioritizing the protection of its data. They will bring IT services back online only once the network is deemed not compromised.
The municipality's top priority remains the protection of its data during this ongoing incident. The police headquarters is also involved in the investigations, working closely with the State Criminal Investigation Office.
At this time, no ransom has been confirmed to have been paid in relation to the cyberattack. The investigation is ongoing, and there are no recent or specific updates available on the incident. For the latest status, it may be necessary to check local Hoppegarten municipal announcements, specialized cybersecurity news sources, or government press releases.
IT specialists are currently investigating the cyberattack on Hoppegarten's municipal administration. The State Criminal Investigation Office's role in the incident includes both investigation and advice to the municipality. As the situation develops, the municipality and the authorities will provide updates to keep the public informed.
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