Cyber Attacks | 25 Years Data lost

Colorado energy company loses 25 years of data after cyberattack while still rebuilding network

Colorado's Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) is still struggling to recover from a devastating cyberattack last month that took down 90% of its internal systems and caused 25 years of historical data to be lost.  

"We also tentatively estimate we will be able to resume member billing the week of December 6 - 10. We recognize this will result in members receiving multiple energy bills close together. As a reminder, we will not disconnect services for non-payment or assess any penalties through January 31, 2022," the company said on a page that has been updated repeatedly over the last month