Bermuda Government IT services impacted by cyberattack

The Governor of this British Overseas Territory, Rena Lalgie, has confirmed that cybersecurity teams from Britain are aiding Bermuda in addressing a significant cyberattack that disrupted government IT services on Thursday.

This incident impacted not only Bermuda's government but also several regional governments. The suspected source of the attack is believed to be external, possibly from Russia.

The cyberattack is affecting all government IT systems causing disruptions in internet, email, and phone services across various departments. So far no evidence of data theft has been found.

The disruption is expected to persist, impacting services and access, with ongoing investigations and efforts to restore systems and services, including payroll and vendor payments, although delays are anticipated.

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency are actively engaged and providing guidance and support.

The Bermuda Police Service ensured their services remained operational during the incident, while various teams, both local and overseas, are collaborating to ascertain the incident's source and extent.

Ongoing updates on the impact of the attack on services will be provided to the public, and immediate responses are being coordinated in collaboration with relevant authorities.