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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

Sumter County Sheriff's Office in Florida Hit by Ransomware Attack

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office, located in Bushnell, Florida, experienced a ransomware attack on August 6, 2024, leading the agency to swiftly cut off access to the attacker. While the cyberattack has not impacted law enforcement service response, access to certain records is currently limited as the investigation

North Miami City Hall Closed Amid Possible Cyberattack, City Services on Hold

North Miami, Florida, City Hall has been closed since Sunday, August 4, 2024, due to a possible cyber breach, leaving residents frustrated as essential city services, including permits, payments, billing, and passport services, are on hold. The breach, which has disrupted the city's network systems, has prompted an

OneBlood Issues Urgent Call for Donors Following Ransomware Attack

OneBlood, a major blood donation service provider in the southeastern United States, is urgently requesting blood donations following a ransomware attack that has significantly impacted its operations. The attack, which compromised OneBlood's network systems, has forced the organization to switch to manual processes, slowing down its ability to

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

Cyberattack on Florida Department of Health Disrupts Funeral Services Statewide

A ransomware attack on the Florida Department of Health, first detected on June 27, 2024, has significantly disrupted funeral services statewide. Initially thought to be a technical issue, the outage was attributed to a cybersecurity incident on July 3, 2024. The Vital Statistics System, which processes birth and death certificates,