Ransomware gang known for government attacks claims Maryland transit incident

A ransomware gang claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the Maryland Transit Administration, which resulted in data loss and disrupted some services. The incident is part of a pattern of attacks by the Rhysida group targeting U.S. government entities and other organizations. #Rhysida #MarylandTransit

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The Maryland Transit Administration confirmed data was stolen during a recent cyberattack.
The Rhysida ransomware gang took credit for the attack and demanded $3.4 million in ransom.
The attack disrupted real-time information systems for the specialized Mobility transit service.
Cybersecurity officials are working with law enforcement to investigate and assess the stolen data.
The incident follows other Rhysida attacks on U.S. government agencies and healthcare organizations in 2023.