lockbit2 attacks Municipal Services Urban Transportation of Coimbra
Incident Date:
May 1, 2022
Overview
Title
lockbit2 attacks Municipal Services Urban Transportation of Coimbra
Victim
Municipal Services Urban Transportation of Coimbra
Attacker
Lockbit2
Location
First Reported
May 1, 2022
Ransomware Attack on Municipal Services Urban Transportation of Coimbra
Company Overview
Municipal Services Urban Transportation of Coimbra is a public transportation provider in the city of Coimbra, Portugal. The company operates in the transportation sector, providing services to residents and visitors of the city.
Company Size and Industry Standout
The size of the company is not explicitly mentioned in the search results. However, it is known that the company operates in the transportation sector, which is a critical infrastructure sector that is often targeted by threat actors due to the potential for significant disruption to public services.
Vulnerabilities and Targeting
The specific vulnerabilities that led to the company being targeted by Lockbit2 are not mentioned in the search results. However, it is known that ransomware attacks on cities and municipalities have been increasing in recent years, with cities and municipalities often being unprepared to handle these attacks, which can lead to successful attacks and potential ransom payments.
Response and Mitigation
The search results do not provide information on the company's response to the attack or any mitigation measures they have taken. It is recommended that companies in the transportation sector, and all sectors, take steps to protect their systems and data, including regular backups, employee training, and the implementation of strong security protocols. In the event of an attack, it is important to have a response plan in place to minimize the damage and recovery costs.
Sources
- TechTarget: Ransomware attacks ravaged municipal governments in March
- Diamond IT: Ransomware Attacks on Cities and Municipalities: A Growing Threat
- DarkReading: Municipalities Face a Constant Battle as Ransomware Snowballs
- The Record: Massive ransomware attack hinders services in 70 German municipalities
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