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Russian-Linked Qilin Group Cripples Western New Mexico University in Ransomware Attack

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) in Silver City, New Mexico, has been severely impacted by a ransomware attack launched by the Russian-linked Qilin hacking group. The attack, detected on April 13, 2025, paralyzed the university's website, phone systems, and other digital infrastructure. Hackers encrypted WNMU systems, exfiltrated sensitive

Ransomware Attack Hits DaVita, Disrupts Operations at Denver-Based Dialysis Firm

Kidney care provider DaVita Inc. disclosed it was targeted by a ransomware attack on April 12, 2025, that encrypted parts of its network and disrupted some operational systems. The company, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, said in a regulatory SEC filing that the attack prompted the activation of incident response protocols,

Ransomware Attack on Sensata Technologies Disrupts Global Operations

A ransomware attack that began Sunday, April 6, 2025, has severely disrupted operations at Sensata Technologies, a major industrial manufacturer headquartered in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The company disclosed the incident in an SEC 8-K filing on April 9, revealing that the breach forced it to take its networks offline, halting production,

Ransomware Attack on Arizona Public Defender's Office Disrupts Utah Death Penalty Case

A ransomware attack targeting the Arizona Federal Public Defender’s Office has disrupted legal proceedings in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the federal appeal of death row inmate Ralph Menzies. Defense attorneys lost access to case files, including a nearly completed 25-page reply brief addressing Menzies’ mental competency. The office

Cyberattack Forces Shutdown at Lower Sioux Casino in Minnesota

A ransomware attack has disrupted operations at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in Morton, Minnesota, leading to the shutdown of slot machines and widespread outages across the Lower Sioux Indian Community. The attack began on March 27, 2025, and has impacted hotel reservations, bingo nights, and communication systems, including the casino’

Derby Police Department in Connecticut Investigates Suspected Cyberattack

Computer systems at the Derby Police Department in Derby, Connecticut, may have been compromised in a suspected ransomware attack, though officials have not confirmed details. Police Chief Scott Todd reported data access issues on March 11, and city officials held a closed session on March 13 to discuss security concerns

Ransomware Attack Disrupts Health Services in FSM

A ransomware attack struck the Yap Department of Health Services in Colonia, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, on March 11, 2025, at 3 p.m., forcing officials to take the entire network offline. The attack disrupted internet connectivity, disabled email communication, and shut down digital health systems. As a precaution,

Maine's Franklin County Recovers from Ransomware Attack, Faces Questions on Delay

Franklin County, seated in Farmington, Maine, experienced a ransomware attack on February 6, 2025, briefly disrupting its computer network. County Administrator Amy Bernard confirmed that while the attack temporarily impacted systems, prior investments in backup technology allowed the IT department to restore full functionality within 24 hours. Officials immediately contacted

Anne Arundel County Hit by Ransomware Attack Amid Maryland Cyber Threats

Anne Arundel County, based in Annapolis, Maryland, has suffered a ransomware attack attributed to the INC ransomware group. Detected on February 22, 2025, the attack has disrupted multiple public services, though 911 and 311 systems remain operational. The county’s computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, used by first responders, has been

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