Visit Clearfield County

Visit Clearfield County

The computer network of Clearfield County was hit by a ransomware that compromised the personal information for certain individuals.

The attackers had accessed thepersonal information including name, date of birth, address, and Social Security number of the individuals.

The county started investigating the incident and informed the impacted individuals to report back any suspicious activity.

Source: https://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/local-news/officials-confirm-cyber-attack-on-clearfield-county-computer-system/

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/visit-clearfield-county

"id": "vis19382322",
"linkid": "visit-clearfield-county",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "01/2021",
"severity": "70",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"
{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Public Administration',
                        'location': 'Clearfield County',
                        'name': 'Clearfield County',
                        'type': 'Government'}],
 'customer_advisories': 'Informed impacted individuals to report back any '
                        'suspicious activity',
 'data_breach': {'personally_identifiable_information': 'Name, date of birth, '
                                                        'address, Social '
                                                        'Security number',
                 'sensitivity_of_data': 'High',
                 'type_of_data_compromised': 'Personal information'},
 'description': 'The computer network of Clearfield County was hit by a '
                'ransomware that compromised the personal information for '
                'certain individuals. The attackers had accessed the personal '
                'information including name, date of birth, address, and '
                'Social Security number of the individuals. The county started '
                'investigating the incident and informed the impacted '
                'individuals to report back any suspicious activity.',
 'impact': {'data_compromised': 'Personal information including name, date of '
                                'birth, address, and Social Security number'},
 'investigation_status': 'Ongoing',
 'response': {'communication_strategy': 'Informed impacted individuals to '
                                        'report back any suspicious activity'},
 'title': 'Ransomware Attack on Clearfield County',
 'type': 'Ransomware'}
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