The Pierce County Library System experienced a significant data breach in April 2025, affecting over 336,000 individuals. The ransomware gang Inc took credit, claiming to have stolen nearly 2 TB of data and disrupting library services for weeks. #IncRansomware #PierceCountyLibraries
Keypoints
- The breach compromised personal information including names and birth dates of library users.
- Inc ransomware claimed responsibility and provided evidence of stolen data, including licenses and passports.
- The attack disrupted essential library services such as catalog access, printing, and computer use.
- Pierce County Libraries offered victims one year of free credit monitoring following the breach.
- Inc ransomware has targeted various sectors in 2025, including government, healthcare, and educational institutions.
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