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Ransomware Disrupts Memorial Hospital's Digital Records in Georgia

Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia, has faced significant disruptions due to a ransomware attack discovered on November 2, 2024. The incident was identified when virus protection software detected potential security risks. In response, the hospital initiated an internal investigation and shifted to a manual, paper-based system to continue

Cybersecurity Incident Disrupts Operations at San Joaquin County Superior Court in Stockton, California

The San Joaquin County Superior Court in Stockton, California, is grappling with a cybersecurity incident that has severely disrupted court services since October 30, 2024. Initially reported as “connectivity issues,” the court later confirmed the disruption was due to a cyberattack, reflecting a broader trend of public institutions delaying acknowledgment

Ex-Disney World Employee Charged in Cyberattack, Manipulating Menus and Allergy Warnings

In Orlando, Florida, Michael Scheuer, a former Disney World menu production manager, faces federal charges for allegedly hacking Disney’s proprietary “Menu Creator” system following his contentious termination in June 2024. The FBI’s criminal complaint details a series of cyberattacks over three months, from mid-June until September 2024, that

Cedar Rapids Woman Arrested for Sabotaging Fiber Optic Cables, Causing Local Internet Outage

A woman in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jeannine Marie Torres, has been charged with Critical Infrastructure Sabotage and Criminal Mischief after allegedly damaging fiber optic cable boxes, leading to an internet outage affecting approximately 100 homes and businesses. According to law enforcement, Torres intentionally cut and damaged multiple fiber optic boxes

Cybersecurity Incident Forces Marysville Schools in Ohio to Close

On Saturday, October 27, 2024, Marysville Exempted Village School District (MEVSD) in Marysville, Ohio, experienced a significant cybersecurity incident that disrupted essential district operations, including internet, phone, and email systems. The incident forced the district to close all schools and cancel Monday’s classes due to compromised communication and safety

Cyberattack Disrupts Coppell, Texas, as City Remains Silent on Cause

The Texas Attorney General’s Office has confirmed that the City of Coppell, Texas, fell victim to a cyberattack on October 23, 2024, at approximately 8 a.m. CST. This attack has severely impacted Coppell’s citywide operations, disabling access to essential systems, documents, and records management across city departments.

Cyber Intrusion Disrupts Brown County Government Operations in Indiana

On October 23, 2024, Brown County government offices in Indiana experienced a widespread internet outage, leading to early closures and service disruptions across multiple departments. Initially described as a technical issue, the disruption was later identified as a “network intrusion” on October 26. This intrusion impacted various county services, though

Rumpke Experiences Cybersecurity Incident, Customer Data Believed Unaffected

Waste management company Rumpke, headquartered in Colerain Township, Ohio, reported a cybersecurity incident affecting its systems. The company disclosed on October 24, 2024, that the attack likely did not compromise customer data or payment processing systems, and essential operations—including trash and recycling collection—continue unaffected. Rumpke’s forensics team

Georgia Claims to Have Successfully Defended Against Foreign DDoS Attack on Absentee Ballot Website

On October 14, 2024, Georgia's Secretary of State’s office claimed it successfully defended against a significant cyberattack targeting the state’s absentee ballot request website. The attack, identified as a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, involved over 420,000 simultaneous attempts to flood the site with

Nebraska's Winnebago Public Schools Hit by Cyberattack

On October 21, 2024, Winnebago Public Schools in Nebraska confirmed that the district had been targeted by a cyberattack, leading to disruptions in critical services such as phones and internet. Superintendent Kamau Turner assured the public that the district’s IT team is actively addressing the issue, and intermittent outages