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Thomasville, North Carolina, Investigates Cyberattack on City Systems

City officials in Thomasville, North Carolina, are investigating a cyberattack that targeted municipal systems on Monday, June 9, 2025. The breach, detected around 1 p.m., involved unauthorized activity within the city’s digital infrastructure. The city immediately engaged third-party cybersecurity firms and alerted state and federal authorities, including the

Cyberattack Forces Nucor to Halt Operations at Multiple Facilities

Nucor Corporation, the largest steel producer in North America, halted operations at various facilities after detecting a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized third-party access to its information technology systems. The breach, identified on May 13, 2025, prompted the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company to take several systems offline and activate its incident

Qilin Ransomware Attack Disrupts Bertie County Schools in North Carolina Amid Statewide Cyber Threats

Starting around April 8, 2025, Bertie County Schools in Windsor, North Carolina, began experiencing major disruptions to phone and internet services. The Qilin ransomware group later claimed responsibility for the attack, listing the district as a victim on their leak site on April 18. The school district itself has not

Cyberattack Forces Pinehurst Radiology in North Carolina to Close Indefinitely

Pinehurst Radiology Associates, based in Pinehurst, North Carolina, has closed indefinitely following the detection of suspicious network activity on February 4, 2025. The radiology practice initiated an investigation with legal counsel and cybersecurity experts after identifying the threat. As a result, systems remain offline, halting appointments for mammography and ultrasound

Cyber Incident Disrupts Winston-Salem Services, Investigation Ongoing

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, continues to face significant disruptions nearly two weeks after a cyber event began on December 26, 2024. The incident has rendered key city services, including online payment systems for utilities and municipal fees, inoperable. City officials, including Manager Patrick Pate, have confirmed that certain systems were deliberately

Krispy Kreme Cyberattack Disrupts U.S. Online Ordering Systems

On November 29, 2024, Krispy Kreme, the iconic doughnut and coffeehouse chain headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, suffered a cyberattack that disrupted its online ordering systems across the United States. While physical store operations and daily deliveries to retail partners such as McDonald's were unaffected, the breach impacted

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,

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,