🔒 Cayman Islands Government denies successful cyber attack but hires consultants

The Cayman Islands Government (CIG) has issued a detailed explanation regarding a cyber attack on its online systems that took place on 9 February. Officials have stated that there was no successful compromise of their systems, but acknowledged that like other governments, the CIG is regularly targeted by hackers. In response to the attempted breach, the government has now engaged local consultants to bolster its cyber defenses. 🛡️

Despite public concerns over potential data compromise, it took nearly two weeks for the government to comment on the situation. The government's Cyber Security Office, Computer Services Department, Department of eGovernment, and other regulatory authorities continue to monitor and combat cyber threats. The Office of the Ombudsman, responsible for data protection, has been informed of the attempted attack and has engaged Deloitte to perform an independent review and assessment of the security event. 🕵️‍♂️

Officials have warned the public and business communities to remain vigilant due to increased cyber threat activity in the region. The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) is working with global law enforcement agencies, including the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA), National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and the FBI in the US, to investigate the source of the thwarted attack. 🚔