Entries by Via Massey

Cyberattack in Rock County, Wisconsin: A Wake-Up Call for ALL Cities

In a recent alarming development, the Rock County Human Services Department in Wisconsin, fell victim to a devastating cybersecurity attack, resulting in the theft of employee and client information. This breach underscores the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures in safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring the integrity of public services.   Details of the Attack […]

University of Michigan Says Hackers Gained Personal Information

University officials say an investigation learned of suspicious activity on a computer network where hackers were able to get the personal information of individuals tied to the University of Michigan during a cyberattack back in August, 2023. The investigation determined an unauthorized third party was able to access personal information relating to certain students and […]

Government in Arkansas Reports Rise in Cyberattacks

The number of cybersecurity incidents affecting state and local government entities in Arkansas in fiscal 2023 was more than double the number reported in the previous year, according to an Arkansas Legislative Audit report. In recent sessions, the Arkansas State Legislature has passed legislation aimed at combating cyberattacks directed on public bodies. In the last […]

Michigan Healthcare Breach Affecting Over 1 Million Patients

In December of 2023, HealthEC, a Corewell Health service provider announced a data breach exposed patients’ personal and medical information. The cyberattack is just one of the latest in a series of attacks and data breaches impacting health systems across the U.S. According to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the […]

Maryland Cyber Attacks Urge for Stronger Cybersecurity

Maryland’s Alarming Cybercrime Stats In an era dominated by digital transactions and connectivity, the threat of cybercrime looms larger than ever. A recent study conducted by NetworkBuildz has shed light on the states most vulnerable to cyber attacks, with Maryland ranking third in the list of the top 10 at-risk states.  The study, based on […]

Info Leaked in Louisiana School District Cyberattack

In early August of 2023, Louisiana’s St. Landry Parish School District reported it fell victim to a ransomware attack. Originally the school district reported no sensitive information was compromised, then a few months later cyber criminals leaked more than 200,000 files containing personal information on students, teachers, and local business owners. After St. Landry Parish […]

New Mexico IT Department Asks For More Staff

The New Mexico IT department hopes to hire more cybersecurity experts to deal with increased and complex needs. The department is missing nearly a quarter of its workforce. With increasingly complicated and prominent technology needs, the department’s acting secretary wants lawmakers to set aside more money to pay for additional positions at the agency Recent […]

Kansas Ransomware Attack Forces Government Shut Down

In our digitally-driven world, a recent cybersecurity incident has put the Kansas court system into the spotlight. Termed a “security issue,” this event disrupted online operations across 104 counties, leaving clerks unable to manage essential filings. As we unravel the details of this incident, we’ll explore the vulnerability of critical systems and the urgent need […]

Cyberattack Causes Outages in City of Pittsburg, Kansas

A ransomware attack on the City of Pittsburg in Kansas has disrupted the local government’s phone, email, and online payment systems. City staff discovered the attack on September 16, 2023, after the bad actors involved demanded a ransom payment to recover city servers. The city was forced to perform critical tasks on paper until services […]

San Diego Unified School District Falls Victim to Breach

In a concerning turn of events, the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) has become the latest target of a cybersecurity breach, adding to the growing list of educational institutions facing digital threats. The district’s response, while reassuring, raises questions about the vulnerability of educational systems and the broader implications for data security. In a […]