Jessica Molden

A ransomware attack has caused an internet outage at Minnesota State University-Moorhead for over two weeks. University officials confirmed this on Thursday, February 1, when the IT team noticed server issues and activated the Incident Response plan. This plan involved shutting down various services like file servers, printing, and the website to prevent further spread […]

A Twin Cities company handling private patient data and images for over 20 area hospitals and clinics experienced a cyber attack on Super Bowl Sunday. However, they believe they thwarted the attack before any confidential information was compromised. Consulting Radiologists Ltd (CRL), the company in question, swiftly intervened to prevent a full-scale attack, although there

Hospitals and schools are prime targets for ransomware attacks, primarily orchestrated by Russian cyber criminals, according to Ann Neuberger, the deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology. To counter this threat, U.S. officials are urgently enhancing cyber defenses in these institutions, turning to artificial intelligence tools for assistance. Neuberger emphasized the increasing trend

Fulton County, Georgia officials confirmed that a ransomware attack caused significant disruptions to their systems in late January. The LockBit ransomware operation claimed responsibility and alleged to have stolen internal documents. Most phone lines, water bills, and property tax payment systems remain inoperable two weeks later. Chairman Robb Pitts stated that systems will be restored