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Work to restore power supply is delayed due to a sudden cyberattack.
The British Virgin Electric Corporation (BVIEC) has been in serious trouble since falling victim to a cyberattack that was officially announced on Monday, August 19. The attack affected both the company's internal and external systems, disrupting its day-to-day operations and complicating the recovery efforts that were underway in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ernesto.
Although the specific details of the cyberattack have not yet been disclosed, BVIEC said it had taken all necessary measures to minimize the damage and restore normal functioning. The company actively cooperates with leading experts in the field of cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies both in the British Virgin Islands and in the UK. Experts are conducting a thorough investigation of the incident to establish its causes and eliminate the consequences.
These developments come at a difficult time for BVIEC, as the company has not yet completed work to restore power supply disrupted after the impact of Tropical Storm Ernesto. Recall that the storm that hit the British Virgin Islands caused serious power outages throughout the archipelago, leaving thousands of residents without electricity.
Immediately after the disaster, BVIEC began active work on the restoration of the main power lines. However, due to the complexity of the situation and the need to eliminate the consequences of the cyberattack, the recovery process was slowed down.
Representatives of the corporation explained that now their priority task is to restore the main supply lines in order to provide electricity to as many houses as possible. Only then will the teams be able to start connecting individual consumers, which explains the difference in the availability of electricity in different houses in the same area.
At the moment, BVIEC is actively working in the areas of Great Mountain and Josiah Bay. It is also reported that on Virgin Gorda Island, the power supply has been fully restored, which was a great achievement in the current situation.
Despite serious difficulties, the company continues to work around the clock to restore power supply throughout the archipelago as soon as possible. Residents of areas where power has not yet returned are advised to be patient and understanding as repair crews face unforeseen difficulties caused by both the aftermath of the storm and the cyberattack.
BVIEC expresses its gratitude to all residents for their patience and support during this difficult period, assuring that it is doing everything possible to solve the problem as soon as possible. Representatives of the company promise to regularly inform the public about the progress of restoration work and the measures taken to ensure safety.
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The British Virgin Electric Corporation (BVIEC) has been in serious trouble since falling victim to a cyberattack that was officially announced on Monday, August 19. The attack affected both the company's internal and external systems, disrupting its day-to-day operations and complicating the recovery efforts that were underway in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ernesto.
Although the specific details of the cyberattack have not yet been disclosed, BVIEC said it had taken all necessary measures to minimize the damage and restore normal functioning. The company actively cooperates with leading experts in the field of cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies both in the British Virgin Islands and in the UK. Experts are conducting a thorough investigation of the incident to establish its causes and eliminate the consequences.
These developments come at a difficult time for BVIEC, as the company has not yet completed work to restore power supply disrupted after the impact of Tropical Storm Ernesto. Recall that the storm that hit the British Virgin Islands caused serious power outages throughout the archipelago, leaving thousands of residents without electricity.
Immediately after the disaster, BVIEC began active work on the restoration of the main power lines. However, due to the complexity of the situation and the need to eliminate the consequences of the cyberattack, the recovery process was slowed down.
Representatives of the corporation explained that now their priority task is to restore the main supply lines in order to provide electricity to as many houses as possible. Only then will the teams be able to start connecting individual consumers, which explains the difference in the availability of electricity in different houses in the same area.
At the moment, BVIEC is actively working in the areas of Great Mountain and Josiah Bay. It is also reported that on Virgin Gorda Island, the power supply has been fully restored, which was a great achievement in the current situation.
Despite serious difficulties, the company continues to work around the clock to restore power supply throughout the archipelago as soon as possible. Residents of areas where power has not yet returned are advised to be patient and understanding as repair crews face unforeseen difficulties caused by both the aftermath of the storm and the cyberattack.
BVIEC expresses its gratitude to all residents for their patience and support during this difficult period, assuring that it is doing everything possible to solve the problem as soon as possible. Representatives of the company promise to regularly inform the public about the progress of restoration work and the measures taken to ensure safety.
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