Date Reported: 2025-02-02
Country: FRA | France
Victim: Mairie d’Ostheim | Ostheim Town Hall
Website: ostheim.fr
Information :
Country: FRA | France
Victim: Mairie d’Ostheim | Ostheim Town Hall
Website: ostheim.fr
Information :
- On February 2, 2025, the town hall of Ostheim in Haut-Rhin was targeted by a ransomware cyberattack.
- The attack resulted in 95% of the town hall’s data being encrypted.
- The town hall chose not to pay the ransom demanded by the attackers.
- Thanks to a nearly complete backup, they were able to recover most of their data.
- The incident incurred costs of approximately €2,500 for the town hall.
- This event highlighted the need for improved cybersecurity measures and prevention strategies.
- The local gendarmerie is offering free prevention and pre-diagnostic services to communities and businesses.
- The attack serves as a reminder of the importance of data security in public institutions.