Association Vaud Promotion, a Swiss organization dedicated to enhancing the notoriety and competitiveness of the canton of Vaud, fell victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the emerging Darkrace gang. The cyber incident occurred during the night of Tuesday, June 6, 2023, as part of a series of cyberattacks affecting Switzerland. In response to the breach, a crisis unit was promptly established in collaboration with cybersecurity experts, and a criminal complaint was filed.
The association confirmed the theft of data and acknowledged that certain applications are currently unavailable. Despite maintaining business continuity, there may be delays in processing requests. Vaud Promotion is actively addressing the situation, with the crisis unit working to mitigate the impact of the attack. The organization aims to restore normalcy and enhance its cybersecurity measures to prevent future incidents.
The Darkrace gang, known for specializing in ransomware attacks, claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on the dark web. This marks Vaud Promotion as the first reported Swiss victim of this particular cybercriminal group. The incident underscores the ongoing threat of ransomware attacks, prompting organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses and respond effectively to mitigate the consequences of such breaches.
