Seattle Cyber Fiasco: 90,000 Affected in Port of Seattle Data Breach Disaster
The Port of Seattle is notifying 90,000 people about a data breach from a ransomware attack in August 2024. While the systems have been secured and travel is deemed safe, the attack compromised personal details, forcing the port to offer free credit monitoring. It’s a reminder that even pirates have gone digital—arr matey!
Hot Take:
Ah, the Port of Seattle. Home of the Space Needle, fantastic coffee, and now, a massive ransomware attack! The cybercriminals couldn’t resist the allure of Seattle’s cloudy skies and rich data. It’s a shame they couldn’t have just settled for a cup of joe instead of 90,000 people’s personal information. But hey, at least they didn’t mess with the coffee machines at the airport. Now that would have been a real crisis!
Key Points:
- The Port of Seattle suffered a ransomware attack in August 2024, impacting 90,000 individuals.
- The Rhysida ransomware group, active since May 2023, is responsible for the attack.
- The attack disrupted key services such as baggage handling and ticketing but did not affect payment systems.
- The Port refused to pay the ransom, potentially leading to the publication of stolen data.
- Notifications are being sent to affected individuals, with free credit monitoring offered.
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