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Brenner Base Tunnel operator BBT SE reports unauthorised data access

First reported · Last reported · 17 related reports

BBT SE, the operator of the Brenner Base Tunnel linking Austria and Italy, experienced unauthorised access to some data following a cyber-attack in mid-October. The company said it had isolated the affected systems, brought in external experts for a forensic investigation and notified the authorities, adding that tunnel construction and operational procedures were unaffected. Everest's claim to have stolen 812 GB remains unverified.

Key facts

Affected organisation
BBT SE
Incident type
Data breach
Occurred / detected
Not confirmed
Scale of damage
Not confirmed
Cause / method
Unauthorised access to internet-accessible data through a cyber-attack
Location
Austria

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Timeline

  1. BBT SE confirmed unauthorised data access in mid-October and announced that it had isolated systems and begun an investigation.
  2. The company said tunnel construction and operational procedures were unaffected, while Everest's claim to have stolen 812 GB remained unverified.

17 related reports

The summary and key facts are written by AI from related reports and may contain errors. Check the original articles and the organisation’s official statements for accurate details.