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Seasoned cybersecurity expert with over two decades of experience in the civilian and military sectors, as well as volunteer work with non-profits. Passionate about the impact of cyber on society.

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Ransomware Attack on Flint, Michigan, Disrupting City Services

The city of Flint, Michigan, is dealing with a significant ransomware attack that began on August 14, 2024, disrupting internet and phone services across various municipal operations, including utilities payment systems. The FBI and the Michigan Attorney General's Office are investigating the attack, which has forced residents to

Ohio School Boards Association Hit by Cyberattack

The Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA), located in Columbus, Ohio, experienced a significant cyberattack on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The attack disrupted its operations and severed its connection to the Internet. The attack disabled the association's email systems and website, affecting its ability to serve over 700 school

City of Killeen Hit by Ransomware Attack

The City of Killeen, Texas, is in recovery mode following a ransomware attack by the BlackSuit Ransomware group on Wednesday morning, August 7, 2024. The attack, which was confirmed by city officials, disrupted several key services, including the Municipal Court and Transfer Station, though those services have since been restored.

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

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 Disrupts 911 Service Across Central Texas

A cyberattack, identified as a "robocall" or Telephony Denial of Service (TDoS) attack, disrupted 911 services across Central Texas, including Burnet County, Llano County, and Marble Falls, on Sunday, August 4, 2024. The attack overwhelmed the AT&T network with a large volume of automated calls, resulting

Cyber Breach Disrupts Production Across TRIUMPH Group's US Operations

TRIUMPH Group, a leading aerospace and defense company headquartered in Radnor, PA, is experiencing significant operational disruptions following a cyber breach identified on July 27, 2024. The breach has impacted production across multiple US manufacturing facilities, including locations in Clemmons, NC; Forest, OH; Macomb, MI; North Wales, PA; Park City,

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

Microsoft Azure Outage Triggered by Cyberattack, Impacting Global Services

On July 30, 2024, a distributed denial of service (DDoS) cyberattack caused a global outage of Microsoft Azure, affecting various services for consumers and organizations worldwide. The outage, which began around 7:45 a.m. EST, impacted platforms including Microsoft 365, Purview, and services like Outlook and the Starbucks mobile