Mahina

Profile narrative

Mahina operates as a municipal authority headquartered in French Polynesia, responsible for delivering local government services to the community. Its core functions involve administrative management and the provision of public services that support daily life in the territory. The organization depends on digital infrastructure to store and process information, as indicated by the presence of a network‑attached storage disk and servers that underlie its operations. The municipality maintains an information technology team tasked with overseeing the operation and security of its digital systems. In carrying out its mandate, Mahina works alongside other local entities to meet the needs of residents.

The distinguishing attributes of Mahina became apparent during the cyberattack of July 9, 2024, when threat actors compromised its servers and NAS disk, causing a disruption to municipal operations. The incident prompted an immediate response from the municipality’s IT staff, who isolated the network and began a threat analysis while awaiting further assistance. National authorities, specifically the gendarmerie’s cybercrime unit based in Papeete, intervened to support the investigation and assess the scope of the breach. An official investigation has been opened and remains ongoing, reflecting the seriousness with which both local and national bodies treat the event. This case also fits within a broader pattern of heightened cyber risk warnings for French territories in advance of major scheduled events.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.