"Mr. Raymond explained that "we had all our servers, computers, and other systems sanitized, loaded with new security measures, and then we began an arduous process of rebuilding.""
"Mr. Williams stated that they refused to pay the $1 million ransom, opting to rebuild their entire system from scratch to enhance security."
The Virgin Islands Lottery's network was severely impacted by a ransomware attack in March, leading to significant operational disruptions. Executive Director Raymond Williams confirmed they chose not to pay the $1 million ransom demanded by the attackers, instead deciding to completely rebuild their systems. As of now, the Lottery reports a recovery rate of 90%. The incident marks the second ransomware attack the organization has faced within a year, raising concerns about their cybersecurity measures and potential vulnerabilities.
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