The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has confirmed it was recently targeted in a cyber-attack that has disrupted its operations.
The corporation made the disclosure on Monday, August 19, through a press release, stating that the attack has affected both its internal systems and external services.
In response to the breach, the BVIEC has taken swift action by partnering with several third-party organizations. These include cybersecurity experts and law enforcement agencies from both the territory and the United Kingdom. The collaboration according to the BVIEC is aimed at restoring normal operations as quickly as possible.
While the full extent of the attack and its impact remains under investigation, the BVIEC has urged the public to be patient during this period. The corporation assured customers that it is doing everything in its power to address the situation and return to normalcy.
More to come on this developing story.