Two decades of visitor data at the Toronto Zoo stolen in cyberattack

Summary: A cyberattack on the Toronto Zoo last year exposed personal information of all visitors from 2000 to April 2023, including transaction data of those who purchased tickets. The attack, claimed by the Akira ransomware group, resulted in the theft of sensitive information, including names, addresses, and financial details. The zoo is advising affected individuals to be vigilant against phishing attempts while an investigation by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario is ongoing.

Affected: Toronto Zoo

Keypoints :

• Cyberattack exposed personal information of zoo visitors from 2000 to April 2023.
• Transaction data, including names and credit card details, was stolen and may have been leaked on the dark web.
• Investigations are ongoing, with the zoo offering credit monitoring services to affected individuals.