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McLaren Health Care of Michigan Faces Ransomware Attack According to Anonymous Source

McLaren Health Care, based in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is reportedly dealing with a ransomware attack that has disrupted operations across all 13 of its hospitals, as well as its ambulatory surgery centers, physician offices, and other facilities. The information comes from an anonymous source within the hospital, who shared details

Cyberattack Shuts Down Northwest Arkansas Community College Network Amid Ransomware Demands

Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) in Bentonville, Arkansas, has shut down its network following a cyberattack detected on the morning of July 30, 2024. According to reports, the attack involved ransomware demands, with hackers allegedly sending a typed ransom note to all campus printers, threatening to post compromised data to

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

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.

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 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

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