Two Continents, Same Stories: Bermuda, Kuwait Reeling from the Aftermath of Cyberattacks

Bermuda government workers Monday remained cut off from email and normal telephone systems following a "serious" hacking incident disclosed late last week.

Bermuda Premier David Burt MP on Thursday attributed the hack to "Russia-based actors," without elaborating. Burt also told reporters that other neighboring islands were also affected due to the unprecedented cyberattack.

"Clearly, there's something external that is affecting government services, and the initial indication is that this is Russia-based," Burt said.

No evidence exists, he added, that hackers stole information.

Burt on Monday reiterated that "the size, scope and nature of this [cyberattack] is significant," but citing ongoing investigation, refrained from disclosing whether it was a ransomware attack and if any data was stolen from compromised government systems.

For more details, read the complete article here: Bermuda Struggles to Recover From Cyberattack

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Kuwait Reels Through Ransomware Too!

Kuwait's Ministry of Finance is recovering from a ransomware attack that hit its Ministry of Finance on September 18.

Officials immediately took measures to isolate and shut down affected systems, reassuring the public that payment and payroll systems were on a separate network.

The country's National Cyber Center has been working tirelessly to address the issue, enlisting help from cybersecurity companies and undisclosed foreign governments.

The Rhysida #ransomware gang, known for recent high-profile attacks, has claimed responsibility for the attack and demanded an undisclosed ransom within seven days.

Notably, several Ikea outlets in Kuwait, last year, were targeted by the Vice Society ransomware gang – which researchers believe may have ties to Rhysida.