Leiria Intermunicipal Community Isolates Email Server After Ransomware Attack
Summary
A ransomware attack on the Intermunicipal Community of the Leiria Region led to its email server being isolated. Porto de Mós was temporarily disconnected from email as a precaution; security systems and backups reportedly worked, and authorities were notified.
Key points
- The Intermunicipal Community of the Leiria Region was hit by a ransomware attack.
- The attack was identified during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday.
- The organization isolated its email server after the incident.
- Security systems and backups reportedly functioned properly.
- Porto de Mós was temporarily disconnected from email as a precaution.
- The incident was reported to authorities.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Intermunicipal Community of the Leiria Region
- Victim Domain
- cimregiaodeleiria.pt
- Incident Type
- Ransomware attack
- Disclosure Date
- 2026-09-15
- Operational Impact
- The email server was isolated. Porto de Mós was temporarily disconnected from email as a precaution. Security systems and backups reportedly functioned properly.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- No ransom demand, extortion activity, or data theft was reported.
- Claim Status
- confirmed