Cyberattack on Belgian social service centers forces them to close

The Public Center for Social Action (CPAS) in Charleroi, Belgium, announced its social branches would be closed on Tuesday “except for absolute emergencies” as a result of a cyberattack. CPAS institutions operate in each of the country’s 581 municipalities, providing social services to the local community including financial assistance, housing, medical and legal advice. The

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