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Ransomware Attack Disrupts Interboro School District Operations in Pennsylvania

The Interboro School District, headquartered in Glenolden, Pennsylvania, faced a ransomware attack beginning on October 28, 2024, disrupting internet connectivity essential for security systems, communication, and school records. Parents received a notice that evening informing them of ongoing network issues. As a result, all schools in the district serving Norwood,

Abnormalities Disrupt Edwardsburg Public Schools Operations in Michigan, Incident Almost Goes Unnoticed

In late September 2024, Edwardsburg Public Schools (EPS) in Edwardsburg, Michigan, experienced a cyber incident that caused the district to close its buildings temporarily on September 30. According to reports, the issue was identified as "cyber abnormalities" within the school's network, prompting swift action to mitigate

Cyber Attack Temporarily Shuts Down Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center, Disrupts Animal Care Services

Over the weekend of November 9, 2024, Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center (SOVSC) in Central Point, Oregon, experienced a cyber attack that temporarily shut down its urgent care services and severely impacted operations. On Saturday morning, staff discovered the breach when attempts to access patient files were blocked by a

Cyberattack Disrupts Ahold Delhaize Grocery Chains Across 18 States

Ahold Delhaize USA, the American arm of the global grocery company Ahold Delhaize, confirmed a cyberattack on November 8, 2024, that affected services across numerous states, disrupting operations for several major grocery brands, including Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Hannaford, and Giant Food. The attack impacted pharmacy services, e-commerce platforms,

City of Sheboygan Faces Cyberattack and Ransom Demand

The City of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has confirmed it was targeted by a cyberattack resulting in unauthorized access to its network and a ransom demand. City officials became aware of network irregularities on November 7, 2024, prompting immediate action to secure the systems, isolate the network, and consult cybersecurity experts. Law

Ransomware Attack Causes Limited Disruptions for Texas-Based Newpark Resources

On October 29, 2024, Newpark Resources, an oilfield equipment supplier headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted access to certain internal information systems, including financial and operating reporting applications. Despite these challenges, the company maintained its manufacturing and field operations by implementing established downtime procedures. Newpark

Ridgewood School District in New Jersey Responds to Cyberattack with District-Wide Password Reset

On November 5, 2024, the Ridgewood Public School District in Ridgewood, New Jersey, detected a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access attempts by an external entity. According to Superintendent Mark Schwarz, the district’s cybersecurity systems quickly alerted the IT team, allowing them to respond before any significant breach occurred. Although

Washington State Courts Experience Statewide Outage Following Cyber Incident

A cyber incident involving “unauthorized activity” led to a statewide outage across Washington state court systems, disrupting services for multiple courts since November 3, 2024. The Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) detected the suspicious activity over the weekend and responded by taking systems offline to secure critical

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