Louisiana was hit by Ryuk, triggering another cyber-emergency

Louisiana was hit by Ryuk, triggering another cyber-emergency

4 years ago
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https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/11/louisiana-was-hit-by-ryuk-triggering-another-cyber-emergency/

In October, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a warning of increased targeting by ransomware operators of "big game"—targets with deep pockets and critical data that were more likely to pay ransoms to restore their systems. The past week has shown that warning was for good reason.

On November 18, a ransomware attack caused Louisiana's Office of Technology Services to shut down parts of its network, including the systems of several major state agencies. These included the governor's office, the Department of Health (including Medicare systems), the Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Department of Transportation. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards activated the state's cybersecurity response team.