Summary: The ransomware gang Rhysida has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), resulting in significant disruptions to the department’s operations. While DEQ reported no evidence of a data breach, Rhysida alleges to have stolen over 2.5 TB of sensitive data and is demanding a ransom of 30 bitcoin. The attack is part of an alarming trend of increasing ransomware incidents involving U.S. government entities.
Affected: Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Keypoints :
- Rhysida’s attack forced DEQ to shut down its email, workstations, help desk, and vehicle inspection stations.
- The group claims to have stolen significant data and provided samples to prove their claim.
- This incident marks Rhysida’s third confirmed attack in 2025 and highlights ongoing security challenges faced by government agencies.