Carinthia, the southernmost state in Austria, has had their computer systems encrypted by BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware, causing a severe disruption of government services.
This attack encrypted around 3,000 computers, taking the government website and email system offline. Passport issuance, traffic violation payments, and COVID-19 contact tracing were among the services affected. The BlackCat gang has demanded a ransom equivalent to $5 million, though a spokesperson for the state has said that there is no intention to meet the demand.
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