Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- Shoshone-Bannock Tribes experienced a cybersecurity incident on August 16.
- Tribal government email, network, and phone systems are expected to be offline for several days.
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes recently discovered a cybersecurity incident on August 16th, prompting an immediate investigation by the Information Technology Department. The incident led to the offline status of tribal government email, network, and phone systems, which are expected to remain so for several days. To address the situation, the Tribes are working closely with the FBI and a cybersecurity consultant firm to identify the source and scope of the incident, enhance security measures, and develop response and recovery plans.
Tribal Government offices have been closed on selected dates to resolve the issue, and updates regarding the resumption of specific services will be provided in due course. The public may experience delays in services, and the Tribes are actively sharing educational information on cyber attacks to raise awareness and safeguard personal information. The investigation is ongoing, and the community is encouraged to stay updated through the Tribes’ website and Facebook page.
