Cyberattack on companies in the Brenner Tunnel, investigations underway

The company Bbt Se which manages the Brenner tunnel was the subject of a targeted cyber attack, during which unauthorized parties had access to data accessible via the Internet. This was reported by the Tiroler Tageszeitung newspaper.

The news was confirmed to ANSA by Bbt Se: "As soon as the incident was detected, the company activated the IT security protocols, ensuring the immediate isolation of the affected systems and making use of the support of external cybersecurity specialists to carry out the necessary forensic analyses. All the required procedures have been initiated and the competent authorities have been informed", informs Bbt.

Based on the information currently available, the accident would not have had any impact on the company's operational activities. Investigations are still underway to ascertain the details of the attack. The investigations are ongoing.