The computer systems of Clearfield city were compromised in a ransomware attack.
The hackers encrypted the city's computer systems and kept them hostage for millions of dollars to give them their backup files.
The security department of the city immediately took the systems and computers offline to contain the attack.
The Police and fire dispatch services were slightly disturbed due to the attack.
Source: https://www.ksl.com/article/50209154/hackers-demand-millions-of-dollars-from-clearfield
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/visit-clearfield-county
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"linkid": "visit-clearfield-county",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "07/2021",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "6",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the economy of a geographical region"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Public Administration',
'location': 'Clearfield City',
'name': 'Clearfield City',
'type': 'Government'}],
'description': 'The computer systems of Clearfield city were compromised in a '
"ransomware attack. The hackers encrypted the city's computer "
'systems and kept them hostage for millions of dollars to give '
'them their backup files. The security department of the city '
'immediately took the systems and computers offline to contain '
'the attack. The Police and fire dispatch services were '
'slightly disturbed due to the attack.',
'impact': {'operational_impact': ['Police dispatch services',
'Fire dispatch services'],
'systems_affected': ['Computer systems',
'Police dispatch services',
'Fire dispatch services']},
'motivation': 'Financial',
'ransomware': {'data_encryption': 'Yes',
'ransom_demanded': 'Millions of dollars'},
'response': {'containment_measures': ['Took systems and computers offline']},
'title': 'Clearfield City Ransomware Attack',
'type': 'Ransomware'}