Ransomware Strikes Again: Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office Hacked!
The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General was hit by a ransomware attack, leading to a data breach with 5.7 TB of data allegedly stolen. While no ransom was paid, the hackers claim they accessed sensitive information, including FBI details. The breach’s full impact remains unclear, but cybersecurity experts raise an eyebrow.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Pennsylvania OAG had a date with destiny…and a ransomware group. While they dodged the ransom bullet, their data is now potentially in the hands of cybercriminals, making this a “no ransom, no problem” scenario only for the hackers. On the bright side, the FBI’s “internal network” might get the attention it deserves in their next cybersecurity meeting. Let’s hope the Pennsylvania OAG’s next big public announcement isn’t about their new favorite data recovery software.
Key Points:
- The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General was hit by a ransomware attack affecting its web services for three weeks.
- The Inc Ransom group claimed responsibility and allegedly stole 5.7 TB of data.
- Stolen data reportedly includes sensitive information like Social Security numbers and medical info.
- The OAG claims no evidence of misuse of stolen data has been found.
- The attack likely exploited a vulnerability in Citrix Netscaler, according to cybersecurity experts.