COMAPA Victoria Says It Restored Files After Ransomware Attempt
Summary
COMAPA Victoria’s general manager said attackers tried to block files and demand a ransom. The utility restored data from backups without paying, and said services continued and customer payment data was not exposed.
Key points
- COMAPA Victoria’s general manager described an attempted data-extortion attack in which files were blocked and a ransom was demanded.
- The utility said updated backups allowed it to restore its data without paying a ransom.
- The manager said the incident did not disrupt the institution’s operations.
- COMAPA said online payments are processed by banks and specialist companies, and it does not store or manage customers’ passwords or bank details.
- Web tools paused during security protocols were being restored progressively.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- COMAPA Victoria (Comisión Municipal de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado de Ciudad Victoria)
- Incident Type
- Attempted data extortion involving blocked files and a ransom demand
- Operational Impact
- COMAPA said it restored its data from updated backups without paying. Some web tools were paused temporarily and later restored progressively; offices and public services continued operating regularly.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- The general manager said attackers blocked files and demanded a ransom to return control of the information. COMAPA reported restoring the data without making a payment.
- Claim Status
- confirmed