Rhône FM, a Swiss radio station based in the Vaud region, became a victim of a cyberattack that disrupted its broadcasting services. The attack, which occurred during the night from Monday to Tuesday, targeted the station’s server infrastructure. Hackers encrypted the servers, which manage the station’s various programs, and demanded a ransom for the release of the data. As a result, Rhône FM’s broadcasts were interrupted, leaving listeners without their usual programming until the issue was resolved. This malicious act was one of the many recent cyberattacks affecting businesses and organizations in Europe.
Despite the significant disruption caused by the cyberattack, Rhône FM’s team managed to take swift action. By 6:30 AM on Tuesday, the station was able to resume broadcasting in a limited format, which helped minimize the impact on its audience. The station’s technical team worked tirelessly to restore full service, but the process was slower than expected. They aimed to have everything fully restored by Wednesday afternoon, at which point normal programming would resume.
Although the attackers encrypted the station’s servers, there are concerns that certain files may have been downloaded during the attack.
However, Rhône FM has assured its listeners and clients that no sensitive data, particularly customer-related information, was compromised. The station emphasized that protective measures were in place to prevent access to private or financial details. At this stage, there is no evidence that any personal data was leaked or misused, and the radio station remains committed to safeguarding the privacy of its listeners.
In response to the disruption, Rhône FM issued an apology to its audience and clients for the inconvenience caused.
The station acknowledged the ongoing issues that might persist for a few more days, including potential service delays. Despite these challenges, the company reassured its listeners that it was doing everything possible to restore normal service as soon as possible.
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