March 7, 2024 at 03:32PM
The NCSC of Switzerland reported a data breach at Xplain caused by a ransomware attack, impacting thousands of sensitive government files. The Swiss government confirmed 65,000 leaked documents, with the majority affecting the Federal Department of Justice and Police. An investigation is ongoing, with results and cybersecurity recommendations expected to be shared with the Federal Council.
From the meeting notes:
– The NCSC of Switzerland has released a report on a data breach caused by a ransomware attack on Xplain, impacting thousands of sensitive Federal government files.
– The Play ransomware gang breached Xplain on May 23, 2023, and published the stolen data on its darknet portal.
– The Swiss government has confirmed that 65,000 government documents were leaked, with 95% impacting administrative units of the FDJP.
– The leaked data contains sensitive information, technical details, classified information, and account passwords.
– An administrative investigation was launched on August 23, 2023, and is set to be completed by the end of the month, with the results and cybersecurity recommendations to be shared with the Federal Council.
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