Dammartin-en-Goële, a city in Seine-et-Marne, France, is grappling with the aftermath of a major cyberattack that struck its municipal services. The attack, initiated by Russian-speaking hackers, breached the city’s servers despite existing security measures. Consequently, numerous files and folders have been infected with malware, forcing several essential services to operate in a degraded mode since Sunday evening.
The impact of the cyberattack on Dammartin-en-Goële’s network and data remains unclear, prompting ongoing investigations by the city’s IT department and the gendarmerie’s cyberattack unit. These efforts aim to assess the extent of the damage and identify the vulnerabilities exploited by the hackers. Meanwhile, the city is actively engaged in cleaning and reconstructing its servers to mitigate the effects of the attack and restore normal operations.
Despite the challenges posed by the cyber assault, Dammartin-en-Goële is committed to addressing the situation promptly and ensuring the safety and integrity of its systems. The municipality expresses regret for any inconvenience caused by the disruption in services and seeks to keep residents informed about the progress of the recovery efforts. As investigations continue and restoration activities unfold, the city remains vigilant in safeguarding against future cyber threats to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
