Casino Chaos: Ransomware Attack Hits Lower Sioux Tribe Hard!
The Lower Sioux Indian Community is battling a ransomware event, leaving its casino’s slot machines and hotel systems offline. The tribe’s government office is also closing early due to the attack. RansomHub claims responsibility, proving once again that even ransomware attackers can’t resist the allure of a jackpot.
Hot Take:
Looks like the cybercriminal group RansomHub decided to go on a little “reservation vacation.” While they’re busy causing havoc in Minnesota, the Lower Sioux Indian Community has to play a game of “Whack-a-Mole,” trying to keep their facilities running amidst the chaos. All this proves that even cybercriminals need to hit the jackpot every once in a while, even if it means taking down a casino to do it.
Key Points:
- RansomHub cybercriminal group claims responsibility for the ransomware attack on the Lower Sioux Indian Community.
- Incident disrupted operations at healthcare facility, government center, hotel, and casino.
- The tribe has employed third-party experts to investigate and recover from the incident.
- Alternative communication methods are in place for healthcare needs.
- Casino operations, including slot machines and hotel bookings, remain affected.
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