On April 23, the Municipality of La Guadeloupe was hit by a cyberattack that led to the complete disconnection of all its computer systems. In response, the municipality quickly engaged IT and cybersecurity experts who implemented stringent security protocols to address the threat. This proactive approach helped to minimize the potential damage from the attack, demonstrating the importance of having a rapid response plan in place for such incidents.
As the immediate threat was contained, specialized analysts began a thorough investigation into the nature of the incident and the extent of data affected, particularly personal information stored on the municipal servers. Mayor Vanessa Roy highlighted the ongoing analysis and mentioned that it was too early to confirm the specifics of the data compromised. She assured that the municipality was working closely with a multidisciplinary team including cybersecurity specialists and legal advisors to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to legal standards concerning public access to documents and personal data protection.
In the aftermath of the cyberattack, the municipality took comprehensive measures to restore and secure its IT systems and work tools for municipal employees. Efforts were made to resume normal operations as swiftly and securely as possible, with a focus on maintaining critical services in the interim. Mayor Roy emphasized that all reasonable measures were being employed to safeguard against future threats and restore full functionality.
Additionally, the municipality issued reminders to citizens to remain vigilant in their use of digital technologies and provided contact information for those who had inquiries or needed assistance. While municipal services were temporarily limited, the municipal office remained open and operated on its regular schedule. The community was assured that services were expected to be fully operational by the following week, with ongoing updates planned to keep the public informed.
