Kairos ransomware group has stolen 1.94 TB of data from Taos County’s local government, demanding ransom within seven days to prevent public release of sensitive documents. The attack highlights ongoing cyber threats against US local governments, especially involving data theft rather than system encryption. #Kairos #TaosCounty #DataLeak
Keypoints
- Kairos is a ransomware group that primarily steals data for extortion purposes.
- Taos County has not confirmed or acknowledged the cyber attack, which started in June 2025.
- Kairos has a history of targeting US organizations, including government agencies and private companies.
- The attack involves threats to sell or publicly release stolen sensitive data, such as child abuse case documents.
- Ransomware activity targeting US local governments remains a significant cybersecurity concern in 2025.