A ransomware group named PEAR claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on West Chester Township, Ohio, leading to data theft and email system disruptions. The township is investigating the incident with FBI assistance, and PEAR is known for data theft rather than encryption, with limited government attacks to date. #PEAR #WestChesterTownship
Keypoints
- PEAR, a ransomware gang, stole 2 TB of data from West Chester Township, Ohio.
- The attack led to the shutdown of email, phone, and website services in the township.
- West Chester Township has not confirmed if a ransom was paid or what data was compromised.
- PEAR specializes in data theft and extortion rather than data encryption.
- Several other US government entities, including in Texas and Utah, experienced ransomware attacks in 2025.
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