The city of Saint-Nazaire and Sonadev, a regional development agency, are grappling with a cyberattack, disrupting their network services since early morning on April 10. Employees have been instructed to refrain from using their computer devices as a precautionary measure. A thorough diagnosis is underway to determine the extent of the impact on various services provided by the local authorities and the development agency.
As a result of the cyberattack, employees of both the city and Sonadev were advised not to activate their computers or access their email accounts via mobile devices on April 10. This directive underscores the seriousness of the situation and the need to prevent any further compromise of the network.
The cause of the disruption is suspected to be a cyberattack targeting the network infrastructure utilized by the local authorities and Sonadev. A crisis management unit has been activated to address the situation promptly, and the IT Services Department is actively engaged in assessing the damage inflicted by the attack.
Beyond the city’s administrative functions, the cyberattack appears to have also affected Saint-Nazaire’s media libraries, indicating a broader impact on public services. Authorities are working diligently to contain the situation and restore normalcy to the affected network services.
