The computer systems of public transport agency Toronto Transit Commission fell victim to a ransomware attack.
The attack affected the apps and computer displays of route information and disrupted the transportation system in the city.
TTC along with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts investigated the incident and restored the systems soon.
TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/ttc
"id": "tor124224322",
"linkid": "ttc",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "6/2017",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "6",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the economy of a geographical region"
{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Public Transportation',
'location': 'Toronto',
'name': 'Toronto Transit Commission',
'type': 'Public Transport Agency'}],
'description': 'The computer systems of public transport agency Toronto '
'Transit Commission fell victim to a ransomware attack. The '
'attack affected the apps and computer displays of route '
'information and disrupted the transportation system in the '
'city. TTC along with law enforcement and cybersecurity '
'experts investigated the incident and restored the systems '
'soon.',
'impact': {'operational_impact': 'disrupted the transportation system in the '
'city',
'systems_affected': ['apps',
'computer displays of route information']},
'investigation_status': 'Investigated',
'response': {'law_enforcement_notified': True,
'recovery_measures': 'restored the systems soon',
'third_party_assistance': 'cybersecurity experts'},
'title': 'Ransomware Attack on Toronto Transit Commission',
'type': 'Ransomware'}