Port of Seattle shares ransomware attack details TechCrunch

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ppPostedppThe Port of Seattle released a statement Friday confirming that it was targeted by a ransomware attackppThe attack occurred on August 24 with the Port which also operates the SeattleTacoma International Airport saying it had experienced certain system outages indicating a possible cyberattackppThe Port is now describing this as a ransomware attack by the criminal organization known as Rhysida The group was also apparently responsible for last years cyberattack on the British Library With the Port refusing to pay the ransom Rhysida may respond by posting data they claim to have stolen on their darkweb site ppOur investigation of what data the actor took is ongoing but it does appear that some Port data was obtained by the actor in midtolate August the Port said adding that it will notify employees or passengers if it learns that any of their information was stolenppTechCrunchs Devin Coldewey actually flew through the airport a few days after the attack where he saw firsthand that many airport systems were still downppTopicsppSubscribe for the industrys biggest tech newsppEvery weekday and Sunday you can get the best of TechCrunchs coverageppTechCrunchs AI experts cover the latest news in the fastmoving fieldppEvery Monday gets you up to speed on the latest advances in aerospaceppStartups are the core of TechCrunch so get our best coverage delivered weeklyppBy submitting your email you agree to our Terms and Privacy Noticepp 2024 Yahoop