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Ransomware Attack Disrupts Operations at Data I/O in Washington

Data I/O Corporation, an electronics manufacturer based in Redmond, Washington, disclosed in a Form 8-K filing that a ransomware incident discovered on August 16 disrupted manufacturing, shipping, receiving, internal and external communications, and other support systems. The company isolated affected platforms, took certain systems offline as a containment measure,

Pierce County, Washington Library Confirms Ransomware Attack and Data Breach

The Pierce County Library System (PCLS) in Tacoma, Washington, confirmed it was the target of a ransomware attack that led to a multiweek network shutdown beginning April 21, 2025. Staff detected suspicious activity and proactively took all computer systems offline. By May 12, after a three-week forensic investigation involving over

Whitman Hospital in Colfax, Washington, Hit by Cyberattack

Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics, located in Colfax, Washington, experienced a cyberattack on February 28, 2025, disrupting internal computer systems. The hospital detected the breach on Friday and has since engaged a cybersecurity firm to mitigate the attack. While the identity of the perpetrator remains unknown, the hospital and its

Cyber Incident Disrupts Operations at Mt. Baker Imaging

Mt. Baker Imaging (MBI), an independent outpatient diagnostic imaging provider based in Bellingham, Washington, and its affiliated radiology group, Northwest Radiologists, are addressing a significant "computer network disruption" that began over the weekend of January 25, 2025. The organizations are collaborating with the FBI, IT staff, and third-party

Highline Public Schools Close Due to Cybersecurity Incident

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, Highline Public Schools in South King County, Washington, announced the closure of all schools for Monday, September 9, after detecting unauthorized activity on their technology systems. This disruption affects over 17,000 students and halts all school-related activities, including athletics and a scheduled vaccine clinic.

Suspected Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Port of Seattle and SeaTac Airport

A suspected cyberattack that began on August 24, 2024, has caused widespread disruptions at the Port of Seattle, significantly impacting operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac). The attack led to major outages of online systems, affecting flight check-ins, baggage handling, and other essential services, forcing staff to manually process passenger

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,

Microsoft Azure Outage Triggered by Cyberattack, Impacting Global Services

On July 30, 2024, a distributed denial of service (DDoS) cyberattack caused a global outage of Microsoft Azure, affecting various services for consumers and organizations worldwide. The outage, which began around 7:45 a.m. EST, impacted platforms including Microsoft 365, Purview, and services like Outlook and the Starbucks mobile

Franklin County, Washington, Faces 'Brute Force' Cyberattack, Systems Partially Restored

Franklin County officials in Washington state are working to recover from a recent cyber attack that targeted their online servers on Thursday. The attack, described as a brute force attempt, was promptly detected by the Franklin County Information Technology Department, preventing any data breaches. Although most systems are now operational,

Richland School District in Washington State Offline After Cyberattack

The Richland School District in Washington experienced a significant cyber attack, causing phone and internet outages for at least three days. Unauthorized access to the district's network was identified, leading to the precautionary shutdown of additional systems. This disruption affected access to grades, attendance records, and the enrollment