Toronto Zoo’s Wild Data Debacle: Ransomware Attack Exposes 133GB of Sensitive Info!
The Toronto Zoo fell victim to a ransomware attack, with Akira claiming responsibility. The data breach exposed personal and financial information of employees, volunteers, and guests. While the zoo’s animals are safe, they advise monitoring financial statements for suspicious activity. Clearly, data security isn’t just for the birds—or in this case, the zoo!
Hot Take:
Looks like the Toronto Zoo had some unintended visitors in the form of cybercriminals. While the animals were safe, the humans weren’t so lucky. It’s not every day a zoo has to worry about hackers rather than hyenas!
Key Points:
- Toronto Zoo experienced a ransomware attack in January 2024, leading to a data breach.
- Personal and financial information of employees, volunteers, and donors were compromised.
- Akira ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack, leaking 133GB of data.
- The stolen data includes transaction records, credit card details, and even NDAs and other confidential agreements.
- Akira is a notorious ransomware gang with a history of high-profile victims and hefty ransom demands.
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