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Latest — Oct 8, 2024

Vermilion Parish Schools in Louisiana Investigate Potential Cyberattack, Networks Taken Offline

On October 7, 2024, the Vermilion Parish School System (VPSS) in Abbeville, Louisiana, was forced to take all its networks and internet services offline following a suspected cyberattack. The system-wide issue has impacted communication and operations across all schools in the district, prompting administrators to assign temporary phone numbers while

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American Water Cybersecurity Incident Forces Service Disruptions and Appointment Rescheduling Across Multiple States

On October 3, 2024, American Water Works Company, Inc., which serves communities in 14 states and military installations in 16 states, detected unauthorized activity within its computer systems, later confirmed as a cybersecurity incident. As a precautionary measure, the company deactivated its MyWater customer portal and suspended billing services to

Ransomware Attack in Michigan Cripples Wayne County Government Services

On October 2, 2024, a ransomware attack struck Wayne County, Michigan, causing widespread disruption across several government departments. The hacker, whose identity remains unknown, demanded a financial ransom in exchange for restoring access to the compromised systems. The cyberattack disabled the county’s online services, including tax payments and jail

Richmond Community Schools Hit by Ransomware Attack, Student Data Compromised

On September 27, 2024, Richmond Community Schools in Richmond, Indiana, fell victim to a ransomware attack that led to a data breach affecting student and staff information stored in the PowerSchool system. The compromised data includes student names, addresses, medical records, student identification numbers, and contact phone numbers, although Social

Ransomware Attack Forces Lubbock’s UMC Health System to Divert Patients

On September 26, 2024, the University Medical Center (UMC) Health System in Lubbock, Texas, experienced a significant IT outage caused by a ransomware attack. The incident disrupted multiple systems, including phone communications and patient portal access, which necessitated the diversion of both emergency and non-emergency patients to nearby healthcare facilities.

Richardson, Texas Claims Cyber Attack on City Servers Was Contained by Automated Security Systems

On the morning of September 25, 2024, at 6:22 a.m., the city of Richardson, Texas, faced a cyber attack in which an external party gained temporary access to the city's servers and attempted to encrypt data files. Automated security systems responded swiftly, containing the impact to

Cyberattack Disrupts Internet Services at Delaware Libraries, Hackers Demand $1 Million Ransom

Delaware's 35 public libraries suffered a major cyberattack on Friday, September 20, 2024, when hackers from the ransomware group RansomHub seized control of the virtual servers that manage the libraries' public-use computers and internet services. The hackers demanded a $1 million ransom to restore access, but Delaware

Cyberattack Forces MoneyGram Offline

MoneyGram International, a Dallas-based money transfer service, has taken its operations offline due to a cybersecurity issue, affecting both online and in-person payment services for several days. The company, which serves over 50 million people in more than 200 countries and territories, is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement

Cyberattack Targets Arkansas City, Kansas Water Treatment Plant

On Sunday, September 22, 2024, Arkansas City, Kansas, experienced a cyberattack targeting its water treatment facility. An employee discovered the attack around 5:30 a.m. when a suspicious message appeared on a computer screen instructing them to contact an email address, indicating a ransomware incident. City officials, including Communications

Town of Ulster in New York Faces Major Cyberattack, Enters Disaster Recovery Mode

On September 11, 2024, the Town of Ulster, New York, experienced a significant cyberattack that compromised its main general server, causing most municipal computer systems to go offline. The breach was detected early by the town’s security software, prompting an immediate shutdown of the servers. Supervisor James E. Quigley