Caribbean National Weekly

Trinidad & Tobago’s cyberattack classified as “national security threat”

By Joanne Clark··1 min read
Trinidad & Tobago’s cyberattack classified as “national security threat”

Trinidad & Tobago’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has declared the recent cyberattack on the Telecommunication Services of Trinidad & Tobago (TSTT) a “national security threat.”

The breach has exposed the personal information of numerous customers, prompting a call to arms against the mounting digital dangers.

Cybersecurity alert: TSTT falls victim to hackers

Reports are that last month, the nation’s telecommunications giant, TSTT, found itself in the crosshairs of international hackers known as Ransomexx. 

In a shocking revelation, the hackers infiltrated TSTT’s systems, unleashing a wave of ransomware and absconding with an estimated six gigabytes of sensitive customer data. 

The stolen trove includes a wide array of personal information, such as names, email addresses, national ID numbers, and phone numbers, leaving a multitude of customers grappling with the unsettling aftermath.

Prime Minister’s assurance: His data remains unscathed

Contrary to reports, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has assured the public that his personal data remains unscathed by the cyberattack. 

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