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Joseph C. Topping

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.

Suspected Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Port of Seattle and SeaTac Airport

A suspected cyberattack that began on August 24, 2024, has caused widespread disruptions at the Port of Seattle, significantly impacting operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac). The attack led to major outages of online systems, affecting flight check-ins, baggage handling, and other essential services, forcing staff to manually process passenger

Cybersecurity Incident Disrupts City Services in Pittsburg, California

On August 18, 2024, the City of Pittsburg, California, detected a cybersecurity incident affecting its computer systems. Immediate actions were taken to secure the systems, and external cybersecurity experts were engaged to investigate the breach. The city has notified federal law enforcement and is working to ensure that operations can

Cyberattack Targets Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Sensitive Data Potentially Compromised

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribal government, based in Fort Hall, Idaho, was the target of a significant cyberattack on August 16, 2024, leading to a potential data breach. The Fort Hall Business Council disclosed the incident in a letter posted on August 19, revealing that unknown and unauthorized individuals may have gained

Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Halliburton's Houston Facility

On August 21, 2024, Halliburton, a leading U.S. oilfield services firm based in Houston, Texas, suffered a cyberattack that impacted its north Houston campus and global networks. The company is collaborating with external cybersecurity experts to address the issue, which has disrupted business operations. Employees have been advised not

Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Microchip Technology in Arizona

On August 17, 2024, Microchip Technology Incorporated, headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, detected suspicious activity in its IT systems, later confirmed as a cyberattack. The incident disrupted operations across several manufacturing facilities, forcing the company to shut down some systems and operate at reduced capacity. Microchip Technology, a key player serving

Bella Vista City Offices Shut Down Amid Investigation of Potential Cyberattack

On August 19, 2024, the City of Bella Vista, Arkansas, closed all its city offices, including City Hall and the public library, following the discovery of suspicious activity on its network. The city's IT department, detecting the activity late on Sunday, shut down all systems as a precaution

Gadsden Independent School District in New Mexico Responds to Ransomware Attack

The Gadsden Independent School District in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, encountered a ransomware attack on its network infrastructure on Tuesday afternoon, which highlighted the ongoing vulnerability of educational systems to cyber threats. The incident, detected around 2 p.m., prompted the district to take immediate action to secure its systems

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.