CoP checks on global cyber-attack

A massive ransomware campaign had been recorded in more than 74 countries including the US, UK, China, Russia, Spain, Italy and Taiwan.

The attack reportedly locked thousands of computers around the world and demanded US $300 for a decryption key to unlock files.

Williams was asked about the cyber-attack yesterday at the Police Service annual sports day held at the Police Training Academy, St James.

“I have not gotten any feedback on whether we have been affected generally in Trinidad and Tobago.

At this point in time on the face of it the Trinidad and Tobago police has not been impacted by that cyber-attack. I will soon be finding out whether any company, private or otherwise, has been impacted by the cyber-attack.” National Security Minister Edmund Dillon also attended the sports day yesterday and was asked about the cyber-attack.

He responded: “I think the whole question of cybercrime is a new phenomenon but it affects almost every country in the world. We’ve all gone technology.” He pointed out that the Cybercrime Bill was recently laid in Parliament and this will allow for penetration into cyber crime. Dillon said that currently it is difficult to treat with people who invade your privacy including your email or WhatsApp, but with legislation they can treat with people legally.