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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

Cyberattack Disrupts Simpson Manufacturing Operations in California

On October 10, 2023, Simpson Manufacturing, headquartered in Pleasanton, California, experienced a cyberattack that severely impacted its IT infrastructure and business operations. The company responded by taking systems offline to contain the threat and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to assist in the investigation. Although the exact nature of the attack

Cyber Attack Shuts Down Internet Across Nevada County Schools in California

On October 9, 2024, a cyber attack disrupted internet service across the Nevada Joint Union High School District (NJUHSD), affecting schools in Grass Valley, California, and surrounding areas. The breach, traced to an IP address in the United Kingdom, prompted district officials to disable internet access at five high schools,

Ransomware Attack Disrupts Cucamonga Valley Water District's Phone Payment System

On August 15, 2024, the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) in Rancho Cucamonga, California, suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted its computer systems, particularly affecting the phone payment system. Although water distribution services were not impacted due to being on a separate network, the incident prevented customers from making phone

Cybersecurity Incident Disrupts City Services in Pittsburg, California

On August 18, 2024, the City of Pittsburg, California, detected a cybersecurity incident affecting its computer systems. Immediate actions were taken to secure the systems, and external cybersecurity experts were engaged to investigate the breach. The city has notified federal law enforcement and is working to ensure that operations can

Cyber Breach Disrupts Production Across TRIUMPH Group's US Operations

TRIUMPH Group, a leading aerospace and defense company headquartered in Radnor, PA, is experiencing significant operational disruptions following a cyber breach identified on July 27, 2024. The breach has impacted production across multiple US manufacturing facilities, including locations in Clemmons, NC; Forest, OH; Macomb, MI; North Wales, PA; Park City,

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

Patelco Credit Union Knocked Offline by Major Cybersecurity Incident

On June 29, 2024, Patelco Credit Union, headquartered in Dublin, California, with 33 branches across the Bay Area, experienced a "serious security incident," leading to the shutdown of various banking systems. The incident disrupted electronic transactions, online banking, mobile app services, and the call center, affecting nearly half

Sabotage of Charter Communications Lines Causes Widespread Internet Outages in Shasta County

In Shasta County, California, Charter Communications lines were sabotaged on Tuesday morning, causing widespread internet outages for residents in Redding, Anderson, Shasta Lake, and Palo Cedro. This act of sabotage is considered a cyberattack because it targeted critical communication infrastructure, disrupting internet services and impacting access to information and connectivity