Ransomware Strikes Again: Pittsburgh Transit Takes a Ride on the Disruption Express
A ransomware attack on Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) caused major service disruptions. The agency is working with cybersecurity experts to investigate. Although rail services resumed, some rider services remain affected.
Hot Take:
Ah, ransomware—it’s like the uninvited guest who shows up to your party, eats all the snacks, and then demands a ransom to leave. Pittsburgh Regional Transit just had a front-row seat to this cybersecurity circus. It’s a good thing they had a Cyber Incident Response Team on standby because this wasn’t just a moderate hiccup; it was more like a full-blown digital traffic jam. Move over, Santa—there’s a new bandit in town, and it’s not interested in cookies, just cold hard cash!
Key Points:
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted services.
- The attack was detected on December 19, 2024, causing temporary rail service disruptions.
- PRT has engaged cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to investigate the breach.
- Customer services remain affected, with issues in processing ConnectCards.
- No group has claimed responsibility, and it’s unclear if any data was compromised.
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