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Ransomware Cyberattack Disrupts Internet and Delays Pittsburgh Regional Transit Services

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Date Reported: 2024-12-19
Country: USA
Victim: Pittsburgh Regional Transit | rideprt.org
Additional Information :

  • A ransomware cyberattack caused an internet outage affecting the Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT).
  • The attack resulted in delays for train services and took several systems offline.
  • The incident was detected on December 19, prompting PRT to initiate an investigation and engage cybersecurity experts.
  • While transit services are now operating normally, some passenger services continue to be impacted.

Article: https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/internet-outage-that-delayed-t-rail-cars-was-result-ransomware-attack-prt-says/4YCKQXPINJBQRB765RWXZZGCTY/