The Pierce County Library System in the US has fallen victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the threat actor incransom, potentially compromising access to their extensive collection of digital resources and programs. This incident underscores the growing threat of ransomware to public institutions, affecting library services and community access. #US
Incident Details
- Victim: piercecountylibrary.org
- Country: US
- Actor: incransom
- Source: http://incblog6qu4y4mm4zvw5nrmue6qbwtgjsxpw6b7ixzssu36tsajldoad.onion/blog/disclosures/682f050bba6890801339c1f0
- Discovered: 2025-05-22 11:19:17.763441
- Published: 2025-05-22 00:00:00.000000
Information
- The Pierce County Library System includes 20 libraries in Pierce County.
- The libraries offer families and children free access to 1 million books, CDs, and films.
- Numerous programs are available to help children read and complete their homework.
- The system was targeted in a ransomware attack by the actor ‘Incransom’.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "incransom". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.