June 2021
St. Joseph’s/Candler, one of largest hospital systems in Savannah, GA hit with ransomware
June 22, 2021 According to a statement posted on St. Joseph's/Candler's Facebook page, hospital officials became aware of "suspicious network activity" and immediately shut down their computer systems to limit the incident's potential impact. A preliminary...
Ransomware attack on Judson Independent School System communication system confirmed
June 21, 2021 LIVE OAK, Texas – Judson ISD officials confirm that they are investigating a ransomware attack that has left them without phone or email access. The school district first announced the “suspected but unconfirmed ransomware...
Des Moines Area Community College resumes classes after ransomware attack
June 15, 2021 DMACC expects to resume online instruction Thursday, two weeks after ransomware attack Des Moines Area Community College expects online classes will resume Thursday following a ransomware attack that caused disruptions throughout the college for more than a week. School...
Menominee Casino Resort was a victim of an “external computer attack”
June 15, 2021 Casino Closed Over Possible Ransomware Attack ESHENA, WI – The Menominee Casino Resort was a victim of an “external computer attack” but has not been presented with a ransomware demand, tribal Chairman Gunnar...
Ransomware attack shuts down Illinois foodservice distributor
June 14, 2021 Edward Don & Co., a Woodridge, Illinois-based foodservice distributor serving more than 70,000 clients worldwide, has suffered a ransomware attack, forcing the company to shut down parts of its network, according to...
Three Things Your Company Should Be Doing To Avoid A Costly Ransomware Attack
June 9, 2021 The recent cyberattack on the nation’s largest fuel pipeline showed how effortlessly and efficiently cybercriminals can breach security firewalls at major corporations. In the case of the Colonial Pipeline attack, the result was...
JBS, world’s largest meat producer paid $ 11 million to resolve a ransomware attack
June 2, 2021 JBS Foods, the world’s largest meat producer, has gone partially offline. You may not have heard of JBS Foods before now, but depending on your dietary restrictions, you’ve probably eaten its wares. JBS...
May 2021
Ransomware attack to cost Irish health system over $120 million
May 29, 2021 HSE CEO PAUL Reid has said it will likely cost over €100 million to deal with the fallout of the cyber attack on Ireland’s health service. Speaking at the HSE’s weekly Covid-19 briefing,...
Microsoft says SolarWinds hackers have struck Constant Contact email sevice
May 28, 2021 Hong Kong/London (CNN Business)The hackers behind one of the worst data breaches ever to hit the US government have launched a new global cyberattack on more than 150 government agencies, think tanks and other...
Clover Park School, Pierce County, Wash. – Investigating possible ransomware attack
May 26, 2021 at 5:06 pm PDT PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — Facing a “system outage,” the Clover Park School District is investigating why it’s “experiencing a technology issue,” a district spokesperson said in a statement. “We...
Bose, US Audio Tech Giant, hacked by Ransomware
May 25, 2021 Bose has told regulators that a sophisticated ransomware attack back in March led to unauthorized access of personal information on current and former employees. The US audio tech giant told the New Hampshire Office...
Eastern Hancock School hit with Ransomware Attack
May 25, 2021 CHARLOTTESVILLE — The Eastern Hancock Community School Corporation recently became the latest victim of a ransomware attack, prompting the school system to shut down its networks and cancel a day of school. “We...
Endpoint Detection and Response is a Key Weapon in the Battle Against Ransomware
May 25, 2021 It’s well known by now that the consequences of a successful ransomware attack go well beyond the financial loss of paying ransom. Damage to brand and reputation, lost productivity, and compromised data—even...
Ransomware shuts down Northern California college’s computers
May 20, 2021 01:10 PM Officials at a Northern California community college confirmed Thursday that the outage of the college website and online systems is the result of a ransomware attack, the second such incident in the Sacramento region...
Ransomware attack hits Rockland, Mass Public Schools
May 19, 2021 at 2:02 pm EDT ROCKLAND, Mass. — The Rockland Public School system became victims of a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, according to officials. In a notice to the school community, Business Administrator Jane...
Cyberattack on US pipeline is linked to criminal gang
May 10, 2021 NEW YORK (AP) — The cyberextortion attempt that has forced the shutdown of a vital U.S. pipeline was carried out by a criminal gang known as DarkSide that cultivates a Robin Hood...
2021 Ransomware Recovery Costs Average $1.85 Million
May 8, 2021 Ransomware Recovery Costs More Than Double in a Year, Now Average $1.85 Million A new report from cybersecurity firm Sophos indicates that ransomware recovery costs have shot up in the past year, with the...
SmileDirect victim of ransomware attack. Could cost up to $15M.
May 4, 2021 Incident could cost up to $15M, delay operations Nashville-based SmileDirectClub was the victim of an April 14 ransomware attack that company officials estimate will cost up to $15 million. Smile Direct filings say the...
Ransomware Hits Scripps Health, Disrupting Critical Care
May 3, 2021 Scripps Health is operating under EHR downtime and diverting some critical care after a ransomware attack over the weekend; a third-party incident, employee error, phishing, email hacks, and another Netgain victim complete...
April 2021
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over 2021 Geico Insurance Data Breach
April 29, 2021 Geico and parent company Berkshire Hathaway face a proposed class action in the wake of a data breach that reportedly took place from November 24, 2020 to March 1, 2021. The 26-page lawsuit...