Date Reported: 2024-11-15
Country: Montenegro | Montenegro
Victim: MONSTAT | Statistical Office of Montenegro
Website: monstat.org
Additional Information :
- The MONSTAT statistical institute was targeted in a cyberattack last November.
- Hackers gained access to sensitive data during the attack.
- The data has been locked and remains inaccessible until further notice.
- Reports indicate that hackers demanded a ransom for the return of the data.
- MONSTAT has not officially confirmed the incident or the ransom demand.
- The situation has raised concerns about data security in public institutions.
- Authorities are investigating the breach to assess the extent of the damage.
- Public trust in the handling of statistical data may be affected by this incident.
Article: https://www.cdm.me/english/monstat-data-accessed-in-hack/