Seattle’s Data Drama: Port Cyber Breach Exposes 90,000 to Identity Woes!
The Port of Seattle is notifying 90,000 people of a data breach involving personal info, courtesy of the Rhysida group. They refused to pay the $6 million ransom, leaving the hackers to auction off the data. But don’t worry, travelers, you can still safely enjoy overpriced airport snacks at SEA Airport!
Hot Take:
Move over, Space Needle – Seattle’s got a new tourist attraction: the Data Breach Museum! Just a small entry fee of your personal information to tour the Port of Seattle’s August 2024 cyber mishap. Who knew ransomware could be this… enlightening?
Key Points:
- A ransomware attack in August 2024 compromised personal data of 90,000 individuals connected to the Port of Seattle.
- The Rhysida group demanded a $6 million ransom and later released data for auction after the Port refused to pay.
- Compromised data includes names, Social Security numbers, and medical info; luckily, ticket prices and travel plans remain safe.
- The Port is offering a year of free credit monitoring to affected individuals, like a concierge service for your identity.
- Seattle’s travel and maritime operations remained stable, proving that the show – and the flights – must go on.
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