STM website still down
As you can see by going to stm.info, the STM’s website is still down as of midafternoon Sunday. Just learned a new expression: rançongiciel (ransomware). Bus and metro service isn’t affected, but users of adapted transit can’t reserve online till it’s fixed.
Max 15:09 on 2020-10-25 Permalink
My Transit app hasn’t been showing real-time info these last few days.
Kate 15:25 on 2020-10-25 Permalink
Seems likely the API is not working either, then.
dwgs 18:14 on 2020-10-25 Permalink
Down for going on a week? That’s nuts.
DeWolf 18:36 on 2020-10-25 Permalink
Rançongiciel is a fun word.
I’m surprised this hasn’t been getting more coverage. How are they dealing with this? Finding a workaround? I hope they aren’t going to pay the ransom, although apparently in most ransomware cases, that’s exactly what happens.
Kate 10:53 on 2020-10-26 Permalink
DeWolf, I think if this had happened before the pandemic, it would have been much bigger news. The STM is probably finding its reduced ridership something of a cursed blessing right now.
JP 13:19 on 2020-10-26 Permalink
I hope they don’t have to end up paying the ransom. I really don’t want to see this sort of behaviour be rewarded.