The Dysruption Hub

Sign in Subscribe

Dysruption Hub

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.

https://dysruptionhub.com/

Ada County Takes CAD System Offline Amid Cybersecurity Concerns

On July 13, 2024, the Ada County Sheriff's Office in Idaho detected unusual activity in their Emergency Communications system, prompting concerns of a potential cybersecurity incident. As a precaution, the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system was taken offline to prevent further issues. Despite this, all 911 and non-emergency

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 Disrupts Operations at Southwest Tennessee Community College

On July 7, 2024, Southwest Tennessee Community College identified a cyber incident impacting its network systems, initially thought to be a server problem reported on July 3. The college is collaborating with computer forensics experts to investigate the incident and restore system functionality. As a result, Summer II Term classes

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,

Patelco Credit Union Knocked Offline by Major Cybersecurity Incident

On June 29, 2024, Patelco Credit Union, headquartered in Dublin, California, with 33 branches across the Bay Area, experienced a "serious security incident," leading to the shutdown of various banking systems. The incident disrupted electronic transactions, online banking, mobile app services, and the call center, affecting nearly half

Franklin County, Washington, Faces 'Brute Force' Cyberattack, Systems Partially Restored

Franklin County officials in Washington state are working to recover from a recent cyber attack that targeted their online servers on Thursday. The attack, described as a brute force attempt, was promptly detected by the Franklin County Information Technology Department, preventing any data breaches. Although most systems are now operational,

Cyber Incident Disrupts IT Systems at Saratoga Springs City Hall in New York

City, state, and federal law enforcement are investigating a cyber incident that disrupted the information technology systems at Saratoga Springs City Hall in New York, discovered by IT staff on the evening of June 25, 2024. While the city website remains operational, many IT functions, including email and electronic records

Hudson School District Cyberattack Disrupts Networks and Delays Report Cards

The Hudson School District in New Hampshire is dealing with a cyber incident that has disrupted its networks and phone system for at least a week. Superintendent Dan Moulis informed families and staff that the attack has prevented the issuance of report cards and end-of-term grades. While the exact timeline