While a cyber attack has paralyzed the computer system of the town hall of Lille since February 28, the city's press service published a press release, spotted by France Bleu Nord, which affirms that "four agents of the City of Lille have received
( ...) a demand for a ransom
".
In support of their blackmail, the hackers allegedly claimed to have recovered “
information
”.
On this point, the city of Lille claims to have "
no element to accredit this request
".
The cut in the computer network led to "
an adaptation
" of the operation of "
public services
".
Clearly, several services now operate by hand, even if on-site appointments have been maintained.
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The attack was not claimed.
The town hall also indicates that "
the institutional electronic messaging services (e-mail) of elected officials and city officials
" have been "
deactivated
" and have immediately reported the situation "
to the CNIL, ANSSI and the judicial police in charge of the investigation following the complaint filed on March 1 by the City
".
Cyberattacks have multiplied in recent weeks against public establishments and French local authorities.
The regions of Normandy and Guadeloupe, the city of Caen or the departments of Seine-Maritime and Seine-et-Marne are among the communities recently affected.
