The cyberattack targeted about 160 computers at a dozen Connecticut state agencies.
The ransomware attack was first detected Friday and state computer experts worked over the weekend to contain it.
Most state computers were protected by antivirus software and other precautions.
The Virus demanded ransom to be paid.
Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-02-connecticut-state-agencies-cyberattack.html
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"id": "ctd19217622",
"linkid": "ctda",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "02/2018",
"severity": "75",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Public Sector',
'location': 'Connecticut',
'name': 'Connecticut State Agencies',
'type': 'Government'}],
'attack_vector': 'Ransomware',
'date_detected': 'Friday',
'description': 'A ransomware attack targeted about 160 computers at a dozen '
'Connecticut state agencies. The attack was first detected on '
'Friday, and state computer experts worked over the weekend to '
'contain it. Most state computers were protected by antivirus '
'software and other precautions. The ransomware demanded a '
'ransom to be paid.',
'impact': {'systems_affected': '160 computers'},
'motivation': 'Financial Gain',
'ransomware': {'ransom_demanded': 'Yes'},
'response': {'containment_measures': 'State computer experts worked over the '
'weekend to contain it'},
'title': 'Ransomware Attack on Connecticut State Agencies',
'type': 'Ransomware'}