lockbit3 attacks St John Vianney Catholic Church
Incident Date:
August 26, 2022
Overview
Title
lockbit3 attacks St John Vianney Catholic Church
Victim
St John Vianney Catholic Church
Attacker
Lockbit3
Location
First Reported
August 26, 2022
St. John Vianney Catholic Church Targeted by Lockbit3 Ransomware Group
Victim Profile
St. John Vianney Catholic Church, located in Houston, Texas, serves its community from 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079. The church is accessible via phone at 281.497.1500.
Industry Standing
Operating within the Organizations sector, specifically under the religious or spiritual category, St. John Vianney Catholic Church is recognized for its active community engagement. This includes hosting events such as donuts and kolaches gatherings, organizing parish blood drives, and contributing to the Diocesan Services Fund.
Vulnerabilities
Given its nature as a religious organization, St. John Vianney Catholic Church may exhibit certain vulnerabilities that attract threat actors. Potential weaknesses include the use of outdated software, a lack of comprehensive cybersecurity training for staff, and dependence on third-party vendors for essential IT services.
Impact of the Attack
The Lockbit3 ransomware group has publicly claimed responsibility for the cyberattack against St. John Vianney Catholic Church. However, specific details regarding the extent of the damage or the ransom amount demanded remain undisclosed.
Sources
- St. John Vianney Catholic Church
- OC Catholic: No Easy Feat - https://www.ocregister.com/2023/01/12/no-easy-feat-oc-catholic/
- Bishop Accountability: Never One Word Was Ever Uttered - https://bishop-accountability.org/2021/08/21/never-one-word-was-ever-uttered-the-road-to-healing-after-decades-of-silence-over-sexual-abuse-in-the-catholic-church/
- AHFE Conference: Final Program - https://ahfe.org/files/AHFE18_FinalProgram.pdf
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