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Cyberattack Shuts Down Valdosta State University Network in Georgia, Disrupting Operations

Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia, is working to recover from a cyberattack that disrupted its network and systems on December 28, 2024, forcing a campus-wide shutdown of internet, Wi-Fi, and technology services. The attack prompted the university’s cybersecurity team to initiate containment protocols, isolating the network to prevent

Hackers Target Marietta City Schools, Ransom Demands Issued

Earlier this month, Marietta City Schools in Marietta, Georgia, experienced a cyberattack that caused a network outage. Superintendent Grant Rivera confirmed on December 4 that unauthorized access had occurred but credited swift IT action with minimizing disruption. The following day, the ransomware group RansomHub claimed responsibility, alleging they had stolen

Ransomware Attack Hits Taylor Regional Hospital in Georgia

Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville, Georgia, reported a ransomware attack that was first detected on the morning of Thursday, December 12, 2024. Anna Adams of the Georgia Hospital Association confirmed the breach, noting that the hospital remains operational, utilizing paper records as digital systems are restored. Hospital officials promptly isolated

Artivion Scrambles to Recover from Ransomware Attack

Artivion, a leading medical device manufacturer based in Kennesaw, Georgia, disclosed a ransomware attack that occurred on November 21, 2024, significantly disrupting its operations. The attack involved the encryption and acquisition of company files, forcing Artivion to take some systems offline as a precaution. The incident has caused delays in

Cyberattack Disrupts Ahold Delhaize Grocery Chains Across 18 States

Ahold Delhaize USA, the American arm of the global grocery company Ahold Delhaize, confirmed a cyberattack on November 8, 2024, that affected services across numerous states, disrupting operations for several major grocery brands, including Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Hannaford, and Giant Food. The attack impacted pharmacy services, e-commerce platforms,

Ransomware Disrupts Memorial Hospital's Digital Records in Georgia

Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia, has faced significant disruptions due to a ransomware attack discovered on November 2, 2024. The incident was identified when virus protection software detected potential security risks. In response, the hospital initiated an internal investigation and shifted to a manual, paper-based system to continue

Georgia Claims to Have Successfully Defended Against Foreign DDoS Attack on Absentee Ballot Website

On October 14, 2024, Georgia's Secretary of State’s office claimed it successfully defended against a significant cyberattack targeting the state’s absentee ballot request website. The attack, identified as a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, involved over 420,000 simultaneous attempts to flood the site with

Bartow County, Georgia Schools Experience Cyber Incident Leading to Extended Internet Outage

The Bartow County School System in Georgia has been facing a nearly week-long internet outage that began over the weekend of October 12-13, 2024. This outage has affected its 14,000 students and staff. The district confirmed that an unauthorized external attempt to access its information systems triggered the disruption.

Ransomware Attack Disrupts Global Operations of JAS Worldwide

On August 27, 2024, JAS Worldwide, a global freight forwarder headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, confirmed that it was targeted by a ransomware attack, resulting in significant technical disruptions. The company immediately secured its systems and initiated an investigation with external cybersecurity experts. As of August 29, recovery efforts are ongoing,