August 26, 2024 at 09:12AM The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) recently disclosed paying a $1 million ransom after a ransomware attack in May 2024. The attack disrupted internal systems, leading to encrypted devices. ARRL stated that the attackers compromised on-site and cloud-based systems prior to the attack. The association has taken measures for system … Read more
July 11, 2024 at 05:39PM The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) confirmed a ransomware attack in May resulted in data theft affecting 150 employees. The breach led to personal information, such as names, addresses, and social security numbers, being acquired by unauthorized parties. Though there’s no evidence of misuse, ARRL is providing 24 months of … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 04:23PM The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) experienced a cyberattack that disrupted its services, including the Logbook of the World, used by amateur radio enthusiasts. The attack, attributed to a “malicious international cyber group,” prompted the involvement of the FBI and third-party experts for investigation. However, details such as ransomware involvement … Read more
May 20, 2024 at 07:15AM The American Radio Relay League (ARRL), a national association for amateur radio, was targeted in a cyberattack resulting in service disruptions and potential data breach, impacting its Learning Center and Logbook of the World. Member database with personal information was accessed, but the organization assured that no credit card or … Read more