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Dallas Data Disaster: 200,000+ Personal Records Exposed in Ransomware Rampage
Dallas County has informed over 200,000 people that their personal data was exposed in the October 2023 Play ransomware attack. The county has since enhanced its cybersecurity measures.
Hot Take:
It seems like Dallas County is more familiar with ransomware than it is with BBQ recipes. Maybe it’s time to upgrade their cybersecurity game from backyard to big league!
Key Points:
- Play ransomware attack in October 2023 affected over 200,000 individuals in Dallas County.
- Exposed data includes full names, SSNs, birth dates, driver’s licenses, and more.
- Dallas County has implemented new security measures, such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.
- Victims with exposed SSNs will receive two years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection.
- Dallas has faced multiple cybersecurity issues, including a $2.4 million BEC scam and a Royal ransomware attack.
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