Trinidad and Tobago’s justice department is currently grappling with the impact of a cyberattack that has disrupted operations. The cyberattack, targeting the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs, has caused outages since June 30, resulting in the inability to receive electronically served court documents.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Digital Transformation has taken steps to minimize the threat, launched an investigation with cybersecurity experts, and provided alternative means for communication.
While the specific start date of the cyberattack remains undisclosed, the unauthorized access has significantly impacted the operations of the affected divisions. The Ministry of Digital Transformation has confirmed that some services are temporarily unavailable, and an ongoing investigation is underway to address the incident.
Additionally, the Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team (TT-CSIRT) has advised organizations to take necessary precautions to combat the rising threat of ransomware attacks.
The cyberattack in Trinidad and Tobago reflects a larger trend of government agencies and critical infrastructure in island nations being targeted. Similar incidents have been reported in Martinique, Guadeloupe, Vanuatu, Tonga, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Efforts are underway to rectify the situation, with IT teams working diligently to mitigate the issue. The Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team is providing assistance to affected parties, urging organizations to reach out for incident response support.
