Date Reported: 2024-06-21
Country: Germany
Victim: Itebo | itebo.de
Additional Information :
- The online service “OpenRathaus” of the municipalities of Artland, Bersenbrück, Neuenkirchen, Fürstenau, and the city of Bramsche was taken offline for two weeks due to a cyberattack against the IT services company Itebo.
- No personal data was compromised during the attack.
- Maintenance work was required to secure the system.
- The service has been restored and is now available again since Friday.
Article: https://www.noz.de/lokales/bramsche/artikel/hacker-legt-openrathaus-bei-it-dienstleister-itebo-lahm-47359686
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In a recent cyberattack against the IT services company Itebo, the online service “OpenRathaus” provided by the municipalities of Artland, Bersenbrück, Neuenkirchen, Fürstenau, and the city of Bramsche in Germany was taken offline for a period of two weeks. Fortunately, no personal data was compromised during the attack. However, extensive maintenance work was necessary to ensure the security of the system.
The “OpenRathaus” service, which allows citizens to access various administrative services online, has been restored and is now available again since Friday. The municipalities and the city of Bramsche have taken swift action to address the cyberattack and ensure the safety of their online services.
The attack on Itebo, the IT services company responsible for maintaining the “OpenRathaus” platform, highlights the increasing threat of cybercrime and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. It serves as a reminder for organizations and individuals alike to remain vigilant and proactive in protecting their digital infrastructure.
For more information on this incident, you can refer to the article here.
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