PHILIPSBURG: --- An attempt to hack the servers of NV GEBE was made on Monday morning. According to information provided to SMN News at least two computers within NV GEBE received a message that showed that an attack was made on the servers and this attempt was blocked by Microsoft antivirus protection. Because of this the two computers in NV GEBE received a pop-up
message informing them that an attempt was made by hackers, and it was blocked.
NV GEBE management immediately shut down the servers as they investigate the attempted hack on the servers. SMN News learned that the shutdown took place around 10 am on Monday morning and lasted until after 2 pm.
It should be noted that NV GEBE was hacked by the black byte ransomware on March 16th, 2022, which crippled the company for months.
GEBE closed its doors temporarily on March 17, due to a cyberattack caused by the Black Byte ransomware, which impacted the company’s computer systems.
GEBE Temporary Manager Troy Washington has been contacted numerous times on Monday but has not responded to calls about the attack.
