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Cayuga Medical Center in New York Disrupted by Cyberattack, Operations Restored

Cayuga Medical Center, located in Ithaca, New York, experienced a temporary disruption Tuesday evening following a suspected cyberattack that affected its computer systems. The incident, which began around 8 p.m., prompted the hospital to halt emergency room admissions and reroute ambulances to other facilities under a temporary diversion order.

New York Blood Center Ransomware Attack Worsens Blood Shortage Crisis

A ransomware attack on New York Blood Center (NYBC) has disrupted blood donation operations across the region, forcing the cancellation of some community blood drives and donor appointments, including one scheduled for Jan. 30 in Riverhead, New York, at Hotel Indigo. NYBC detected suspicious network activity on Jan. 26 and

Stoli Group USA Files for Bankruptcy After Cyberattack and Legal Disputes with Russia

Stoli Group USA, the American branch of the Luxembourg-based SPI Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Dallas, Texas, on November 27, 2024. Headquartered in New York, the company faced a significant cyberattack in September 2024, though the exact date remains unknown. The attack disrupted global operations, forcing Stoli to

Ransomware Attack Allegedly Targets New York's Hartwick College, Disrupting Operations and Potentially Exposing Data

Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, allegedly suffered a ransomware attack on October 27, 2024, reportedly carried out by the Chort ransomware group. The incident caused significant disruption, leading to the cancellation of classes and halting operations for non-essential staff. Students were notified of assignment deadline extensions and the postponement

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,

Town of Ulster in New York Faces Major Cyberattack, Enters Disaster Recovery Mode

On September 11, 2024, the Town of Ulster, New York, experienced a significant cyberattack that compromised its main general server, causing most municipal computer systems to go offline. The breach was detected early by the town’s security software, prompting an immediate shutdown of the servers. Supervisor James E. Quigley

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

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