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Michigan’s Kalamazoo Schools Disrupted in Latest of Nationwide Cyber Incidents

A network security breach has left Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) in Kalamazoo, Michigan, without internet and email access since Wednesday, April 30, 2025. While district officials claim there is "no evidence to suggest it was a targeted attack," such statements downplay the reality that most ransomware operations are

Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Sault Tribe Casinos, Disrupts Tribal Services in Michigan

A ransomware attack on the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, based in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, has forced the shutdown of Kewadin Casinos and disrupted government operations, health clinics, and fuel services across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, February 9, 2025, crippled multiple

Michigan's Wayne-Westland Schools Recovering from Cyberattack and Service Disruptions

Wayne-Westland Community Schools in Westland, Michigan, are recovering from a cyberattack involving the encryption of certain systems, identified as a malware attack. While the district has not explicitly confirmed it as ransomware, the encryption of files—a hallmark of ransomware incidents—suggests the attack may fall into this category. The

White Lake Township Cyberattack in Michigan Halts $45M Civic Project

White Lake Township, Michigan, revealed on December 4, 2024, that it had been the target of a "sophisticated cybersecurity attack" on November 21. The breach compromised financial transactions related to a $29 million bond issuance for its $45 million Civic Center project. Township officials confirmed the disruption affected

Abnormalities Disrupt Edwardsburg Public Schools Operations in Michigan, Incident Almost Goes Unnoticed

In late September 2024, Edwardsburg Public Schools (EPS) in Edwardsburg, Michigan, experienced a cyber incident that caused the district to close its buildings temporarily on September 30. According to reports, the issue was identified as "cyber abnormalities" within the school's network, prompting swift action to mitigate

Election Day Ransomware Attack Disrupts Wexford County Services in Michigan

On Election Day, November 5, 2024, Wexford County, Michigan, was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted essential services across several government offices, including the courthouse and the sheriff’s office. The attack took place early in the morning, leading to outages in phone lines, email, and computer systems, although

Ransomware Attack in Michigan Cripples Wayne County Government Services

On October 2, 2024, a ransomware attack struck Wayne County, Michigan, causing widespread disruption across several government departments. The hacker, whose identity remains unknown, demanded a financial ransom in exchange for restoring access to the compromised systems. The cyberattack disabled the county’s online services, including tax payments and jail

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

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

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,