Summary: The Port of Seattle is notifying approximately 90,000 individuals about a data breach resulting from a ransomware attack by the Rhysida operation in August 2024. Personal information, including names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers, was compromised, though airport and maritime operations were unaffected. The Port has declined to pay the ransom, and an ongoing investigation is assessing the full extent of the data stolen.
Affected: Port of Seattle
Keypoints :
- Approximately 90,000 individuals impacted by the data breach.
- Data stolen includes personal information such as Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and medical information.
- The Port of Seattle did not pay the ransom and continues to investigate the theft of data.
- Operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport were not disrupted as a result of the attack.
- Rhysida, the ransomware operation, has been involved in several other high-profile breaches.