Government of Burmuda Cyberattack.
A breakdown in Bermuda’s government information system is suspected to be a result of a cyberattack from Russia.
According to the Royal Gazette, Premier of Bermuda David Burt revealed that at least one other country was also believed to have been targeted.
Burt explained, “The Government is experiencing some challenges with our IT systems. There has been an incident, which is affecting not only the Bermuda Government but some other regional governments as well.”
“Our initial indication is it’s come from an external source, most likely from Russia, and we are working with agencies to make sure that we can identify any particular challenges and make sure that services are restored as quickly as possible,” he added.
The Royal Gazette said the Government advised that its telephone, internet, and e-mail systems were disrupted and that all departments were affected. No information was believed to be stolen as a result of the cyberattack.
Burt stated, “What we are focused on right now is just making sure that we identify any challenges. It does not at this point in time appear that any data has been taken, so that’s at this point in time, but it does appear that systems are affected.”
The UK was providing support to the Overseas Territory to deal with the attack, and steps were being made to restore service.
Governor Rena Lalgie said, “I can confirm that the UK’s National Cyber Security Center and the National Crime Agency are aware of the incident, have been in contact with the Bermuda authorities, and are providing advice to support them.”