In the latest cybersecurity news, The Municipal Administration
of Barranquitas and its
Department of Finance — a company operating in the PR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group blacklock. This data breach, discovered on 2025-05-16 13:13:16.501279, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | The Municipal Administration of Barranquitas and its Department of Finance |
| Threat Group | blacklock |
| Summary | [AI generated] “Barranquitas Municipal Administration and its Department of Finance” is the local government body responsible for the operational management and financial well-being of Barranquitas, a municipality in Puerto Rico. They oversee services such as public works, health, education, and social welfare programs. The Department of Finance within the administration handles budgeting, expenditures, and financial planning. |
| Date of Breach | 2024-11-18 21:02:26.116236 |
| Discovery Date | 2025-05-16 13:13:16.501279 |
| Region | PR |
| Target Domain | barranquitas.pr.gov |
| Business Sector | Public Sector |
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