September 19, 2024 at 08:36AM
Hackers demand $6 million in bitcoin from Seattle-Tacoma airport for stolen documents, but the airport refuses to pay. The FBI is investigating while the airport works to recover from the ransomware attack. Data was encrypted, affecting operations. The hacker group Rhysida is linked to the attack, and similar breaches have occurred in Columbus, Ohio.
From the meeting notes, it is clear that the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is being targeted by hackers who have demanded $6 million in bitcoin for documents they stole during a cyberattack. The Port of Seattle, which owns and runs the airport, has decided not to pay the ransom. The attack has been linked to a ransomware gang called Rhysida, and the FBI is conducting a criminal investigation. While the airport appears to have stopped the attack, the hackers were able to encrypt some data and posted a copy of eight files stolen from Port systems on the dark web. The airport is still recovering from the attack, which caused disruptions to operations such as ticketing, check-in kiosks, and baggage handling. Mayor of Columbus, Ohio, has also reported a data breach by the same ransomware gang.