Ransomware Reports

Ransomware Infects Huntsville’s Cove Family and Sports Medicine Cove Family and Sports Medicine, located in Huntsville, Alabama, recently informed their patients of a ransomware attack that occurred in April of 2017.  The ransomware successfully infected with clinic’s systems, encrypting various files.  However, instead of paying the ransom demand, they were able to restore their own […]

Thomas Jefferson Monticello – Recent Ransomware Victim An unknown ransomware variant recently encrypted the computer and phone systems at the Thomas Jefferson Monitcello, located in Charlottesville, Virginia.  The Federal News Radio reported tours are being not interrupted.  However, all electronic transactions have been ceased until the matter can be resolved.  Therefore, all electronic tourist payments

Calallen School’s Network Infected With Ransomware On June 25, 2017, Calallen Independent School District found themselves in a heap of trouble.  Officials began noticing something was wrong with their email systems, and quickly learned ransomware had infiltrated their networks. The exact variant of ransomware that hit the school district is uncertain.  However, officials did report

Two Medical Organizations Release Statements Regarding Ransomware Attacks Airway Oxygen Inc. Airway Oxygen Inc., a Michigan medical supply company, informed its patients of a ransomware attack that took place in mid-April.  The ransomware variant was not disclosed, nor was the amount of the ransom demand.  Airway Oxygen did not disclose if they paid the ransom,

This is New — Ransomware Attacks Streaming Services Ransomware has hit schools, small businesses, large conglomerates, churches, and medical facilities — but now reports have been made that a California radio station has been hit.  KQED out of San Francisco was hit with ransomware late last week.  The unknown ransomware variant took down the radio’s

Iowan Hospital Paralyzed by Ransomware On June 14, 2017 an unknown ransomware variant infected the Waverly Health Center, a hospital located in Waverly, Iowa.  Fortunately, the facility encrypts all of their patient data.  Therefore, the hackers were unable to obtain any of the patient’s personal information.  Although, the hackers were able to infect the systems,