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Authorities are investigating how the internal computer network of the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) wasDr. Richard Van West-Charlesbreached.According to the company yesterday, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Richard Van West-Charles and the management of GWI, have launched an internal investigation following the discovery by its ICT personnel of a device which compromised GWI’s ICT network.The discovery was made on Friday December 4, when GWI’s ICT Department received an unusually high number of complaints from internal users of its network, at GWI’s Corporate Complex on Vlissengen Road and Church Street, Bel-Air Park, Georgetown.These complaints ranged from reduced connectivity to the complete loss of the network connection.“Following a scan conducted by the ICT Department a ‘hidden wireless device’ was discovered. Efforts are being made to locate the source of the signal,NBA Jerseys Store,” GWI said yesterday.The discovery has alarmed GWI’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Richard Van West-Charles, who stated that a full investigation will be launched into discovery of the device.“One can only conclude that this was attempted sabotage by unknown persons who wish to undermine the integrity of GWI’s internal network. In fact, I have consistently experienced difficulties connecting to GWI’s network from my secretariat since the commencement of my tenure.“I can assure that once the culpable party is identified, full disciplinary action will be enforced. We cannot allow these attacks within such a vital utility. We will contact the Guyana Police Force should there be a recurrence.”The company’s ICT Department is currently conducting an investigation into the discovery of the device and findings are expected to be presented to the Chief Executive and Management of GWI.GWI is charged with managing the country’s potable water system. |
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