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Town of Summerville Faces Ransomware Attack

The Town of Summerville, South Carolina, experienced a ransomware cyberattack starting Thursday, July 24, 2024, impacting various municipal systems. Despite the intrusion, vigilant monitoring systems quickly identified and contained the attack, significantly minimizing damage. Officials have confirmed that no evidence suggests any data or sensitive documents were compromised. However, the

Sibanye-Stillwater's Columbus, Montana, Metallurgical Complex Faces Operational Delays Due to Cyberattack

Sibanye-Stillwater, a leading global mining and metals processing group, experienced a cyberattack on July 8, 2024, affecting its IT systems globally. The attack, acknowledged on July 11, led to ongoing operational delays at the Columbus metallurgical complex in Montana, impacting the smelting of underground concentrate and recycling of spent autocatalysts.

Cybersecurity Incident Disrupts City of Columbus Services

The City of Columbus is grappling with a significant cybersecurity incident that has disrupted various city services since July 18, 2024. Initially suspected to be related to the global CrowdStrike outage, the city's Department of Technology identified the issue as a separate event, likely triggered by a city

Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Jefferson County Clerk's Office and Motor Vehicle Branches

The Jefferson County Clerk's Office in Louisville, Kentucky, along with all motor vehicle branches, remains closed indefinitely following a ransomware attack detected around 2 a.m. on July 22, 2024. Initially reported as unexpected system outages, the attack has locked up the office's files, preventing access

Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Safety Gear Giant Cadre Holdings

On July 15, 2024, Cadre Holdings, a Florida-based provider of safety and survivability products, experienced a significant cybersecurity breach. The attack involved unauthorized access to the company’s technology systems, prompting immediate containment and remediation efforts. Cadre Holdings, which serves first responders, federal agencies, and other markets globally, shut down

Los Angeles County Superior Court Hit by Ransomware Attack, Network Systems Disabled

On Friday morning, July 19, the Los Angeles County Superior Court system suffered a ransomware attack, leading to the immediate disabling of its network systems. This action, aimed at limiting further damage, is expected to keep the systems offline through the weekend. The attack is not connected to the global

Cyberattack Targets Allegheny County District Attorney's Office, Ongoing Disruptions

The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office in Pennsylvania remains significantly impacted by a cyberattack detected last week. The attack has disrupted phone and computer systems, forcing a shutdown of the office's servers to prevent the spread of a potential virus and safeguard confidential information. Despite early

Cyberattack Halts Manufacturing at Bassett Furniture Industries

Bassett Furniture Industries Inc., based in Bassett, Virginia, experienced a significant cybersecurity breach on July 10, 2024, leading to a shutdown of its manufacturing operations. The attack, which involved the encryption of data files, disrupted the company’s business activities. In response, Bassett implemented containment and remediation measures, including shutting

Ada County Takes CAD System Offline Amid Cybersecurity Concerns

On July 13, 2024, the Ada County Sheriff's Office in Idaho detected unusual activity in their Emergency Communications system, prompting concerns of a potential cybersecurity incident. As a precaution, the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system was taken offline to prevent further issues. Despite this, all 911 and non-emergency

Ransomware Attack Hits New York's Goshen Central School District

The Goshen Central School District in New York suffered a ransomware attack on the afternoon of July 10, 2024, disrupting computer services and disabling access to phones and email. Superintendent Dr. Kurtis Kotes announced that law enforcement and cybersecurity experts are investigating the incident and working on repairs. Despite the