Seatac airport operator hit by ransomware attack, $6M ransom demanded by Rhysida group; Port of Seattle chooses not to pay.
Hackers have demanded a $6 million ransom in bitcoin from the operator of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following a cyberattack last month, linked to the ransomware group Rhysida. The Port of Seattle has opted not to pay the ransom and is currently recovering from the attack, which disrupted ticketing and baggage handling systems. The FBI is investigating the incident, and some stolen data has been posted on the dark web.
September 18, 2024
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