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Anne Arundel County confirms August data breach after Rhysida ransomware claim
Key points
- Anne Arundel County confirmed a data breach on August 28.
- Rhysida ransomware group claimed the attack, demanding $2 million.
- Hackers copied files from a limited number of county systems.
- This is the second ransomware incident for the county in a year.
Data Breach Confirmation
Officials in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, confirmed that an unauthorized actor gained access to and copied files from a limited subset of government computer systems during an incident that began on August 28. The county initiated an investigation after discovering irregular activity on its network.
Ransomware Group Claims Responsibility
The Rhysida ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack, threatening to leak 2.6 terabytes of stolen documents if a $2 million ransom was not paid. Investigators are currently reviewing the copied files to determine if any resident-related information was compromised. Federal law enforcement and other government agencies have been notified.
Context of Repeated Attacks
This incident marks the second ransomware attack on Anne Arundel County within the past year; a different group targeted the county last year, forcing system shutdowns. Rhysida has a history of targeting government entities globally, including the city of Seattle, the city of Columbus, Ohio, and Maryland's transportation department.
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Anne Arundel County, Maryland, confirmed that hackers stole files from government systems during an incident in August. The Rhysida ransomware group claimed responsibility, threatening to leak 2.6 terabytes of data if a $2 million ransom was not paid, marking a second security incident for the county within a year.