lockbit2 attacks Saint Cloud
Incident Date:
January 27, 2022
Overview
Title
lockbit2 attacks Saint Cloud
Victim
Saint Cloud
Attacker
Lockbit2
Location
First Reported
January 27, 2022
St. Cloud Ransomware Attack: A Cybersecurity Threat in the Transportation Sector
Company Profile
St. Cloud is a city located about an hour south of Orlando, with a population of approximately 60,000 residents. The city's transportation sector is a significant part of its operations, but the extent of its size and impact on the industry is not explicitly stated in the search results.
Vulnerabilities and Impact
The ransomware attack affected several city departments, leading to the implementation of cash-only payments for certain services, such as Parks and Recreation events and services, and the Transfer Station. Online facility reservation payments and online event registrations are still accepting credit card payments. The city has confirmed that payments to external utility providers and the Tax Collector's Office are not affected by the cyberattack.
The city has implemented measures to continue serving its residents, including operating trash and recycling collection routes as scheduled. Emergency response services are still operating, with residents assured that they will get a 9-1-1 operator and there will be a response in case of an emergency.
The city has begun working with an incident response team to resume normal operations as quickly as possible, with law enforcement investigating the attack. The IT department is working to quarantine any sensitive information and refresh systems.
The ransomware attack on St. Cloud highlights the vulnerabilities of city governments and the transportation sector to cyber threats. The city has implemented measures to mitigate the impact of the attack and is working with an incident response team to restore normal operations. The investigation into the attack is ongoing, and no details about the ransom demand or the attacker's identity have been released.
Sources
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