Ransomware Strikes Again: Pennsylvania AG’s Office Hit with Major Data Breach
Pennsylvania’s attorney general office faced a cyber whodunit when the INC Ransom gang claimed responsibility for their August 2025 ransomware attack. The gang allegedly stole 5.7TB of sensitive info, including access to an FBI network. Pennsylvania’s cybersecurity seems to have more holes than Swiss cheese!
Hot Take:
Looks like Pennsylvania’s Attorney General’s office just got a crash course on what not to do when dealing with cybercriminals: step one, don’t pay them; step two, invest in some better cybersecurity before the next episode of ‘Ransomware Roulette’ airs! It’s a good thing they’ve got a tough stance, but let’s hope their systems are tougher next time. After all, a little Citrix Bleed can turn into a full-blown hemorrhage of personal data faster than a mosquito on a summer day.
Key Points:
– Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office confirmed a ransomware attack in August 2025, with personal and medical information stolen.
– Cybercriminals encrypted systems and demanded ransom, but the office refused to pay.
– The attack took down systems, including email accounts, phone lines, and the office’s website.
– Vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler appliances were potentially exploited.
– The INC Ransom gang claimed responsibility, boasting access to an FBI network.