Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common these days, particularly ransomware. This is especially true for Sequedin, which was recently targeted by this type of cyberattack.
This is malware hidden within a malicious email that, once opened, encrypts the data and blocks access to it. The cybercriminals then demand a ransom in cryptocurrency in exchange for decrypting the data.
For this reason, paying any ransom is strongly discouraged. This is because paying any amount does not guarantee that your data will be recovered. Furthermore, doing so only encourages cybercriminal activity. Finally, cybercriminals are likely to take advantage of the situation to steal your banking information as well.
Sequedin, victim of a ransomware cyberattack
TThat is what happened last July at the Sequedin town hall, which was targeted by ransomware.
Employees found themselves staring at black screens displaying a ransom demand—estimated at €50,000 in Bitcoin—that had brought all operations in the Hauts-de-France municipality to a standstill.
The deputy mayor of Sequedine in charge of communications and new technologies stated that the attack appeared to originate from Eastern European countries. This led to some confusion, as he claimed their systems were secure.
“We weren’t going to give in to blackmail, and that’s what we were advised to do when we filed the complaint.”
