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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

Cyberattack Shuts Down Monroe County, Indiana for a Week

Monroe County, Indiana, experienced a significant disruption due to a ransomware attack by the Russia-linked Blacksuit cybercrime syndicate. Detected last week, the attack crippled all county offices and local courts. Initially described as a "technological event," the breach was confirmed on Monday. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Clay County, Indiana Government Offices

On the morning of July 9, 2024, Clay County, Indiana, detected a ransomware attack that disrupted county systems and forced the closure of the Clay County Courthouse and Health Department. The county's IT department identified unauthorized activity shortly after midnight, leading to an immediate response to isolate affected

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,

Cyberattack Shuts Down Auto Dealerships Across the U.S.

CDK Global, a major software-as-a-service provider for over 15,000 car dealerships in North America, experienced a severe cyberattack that led to the shutdown of its IT systems, phones, and applications. The attack, which occurred early in the morning, forced CDK to take its data centers offline to prevent the

Honolulu's TheBus and Handi-Van Systems Hit by Cyberattack

The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services has confirmed a cyber attack that has led to an ongoing outage affecting TheBus and Handi-Van systems. The disruption began at 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2024, resulting in the offline status of various online services, including real-time GPS services and Holo

City Hall Knocked Offline by Ransomware in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland City Hall experienced a ransomware attack, leading to the closure of public operations for most of the week. The incident was confirmed by an email to employees from Mayor Justin Bibb’s office, which stated that the attack was identified after investigations by city IT staff, the FBI, and

Ransomware Strikes Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Grand Traverse County and the City of Traverse City experienced a significant ransomware attack on Wednesday, disrupting services and shutting down court proceedings through Friday. The county's IT department, which manages networks for both entities, detected a potential threat after a software application malfunctioned, prompting a precautionary network