Chester County government’s computer system were targeted in a ransomware attack after an internet bug led to it.
Chester County’s Department of Computing and Information Services (DCIS) detected and immediately responded to potential malware activity on its computer network, after getting assistance from third-party cybersecurity consultants.
Source: https://www.databreaches.net/pa-malware-breach-strikes-chester-county-computers/
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/chescopa
"id": "cou2122101122",
"linkid": "chescopa",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "02/2019",
"severity": "75",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Public Sector',
'location': 'Chester County',
'name': 'Chester County Government',
'type': 'Government'}],
'attack_vector': 'Internet Bug',
'description': 'Chester County government’s computer system were targeted in '
'a ransomware attack after an internet bug led to it.',
'response': {'third_party_assistance': 'Third-party cybersecurity '
'consultants'},
'title': 'Chester County Government Ransomware Attack',
'type': 'Ransomware'}