City of Palermo Details

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    City of Palermo

    Palermo, Sicily, Italy • employees • Public Administration

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    Public Administration

    Security Incidents

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    Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th-century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro Massimo is known for opera performances. Also in the center are the Palazzo dei Normanni, a royal palace started in the 9th century, and the Cappella Palatina, with Byzantine mosaics. Busy markets include the central Ballarò street market and the Vucciria, near the port

    Security Incidents

    City of Palermo Breach of Jun 2022
    Severity Score
    Moderate to Significant

    Type

    Ransomware Attack

    Summary

    The Vice Society ransomware group claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on Palermo, Italy, which caused a large-scale service outage affecting 1.3 million residents and tourists. The attack occurred on a Friday, leading to the shutdown of all internet-reliant services. Authorities took systems offline to contain the damage and warned that the outages might last several days. Vice Society threatened to publish stolen documents if a ransom was not paid, using a "double extortion" tactic. Despite their known method of exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities, details of the attack remained undisc...
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    Severity

    The Vice Society ransomware attack on Palermo, Italy, caused a severe disruption, impacting 1.3 million residents and numerous tourists. The breach led to a complete shutdown of internet-reliant services, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in the city's IT infrastructure. Authorities had to take all systems offline to contain the damage, causing widespread inconvenience and security concerns.

    Impact

    The Vice Society ransomware attack on Palermo, Italy, affected 1.3 million residents and many tourists visiting the city. The breach disrupted all internet-reliant services, impacting daily activities and municipal operations. Sensitive personal information of residents and users of the municipality's digital services was also at risk.

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