Coverage dated December 12, 2021 to December 13, 2021

Ransomware attack shuts down computer systems for Virginia legislative agencies

Headline from Fredericksburg.com

A ransomware attack has forced the shutdown of computer systems and websites for Virginia legislative agencies and commissions, including the Division of Capitol Police and the Division of Legislative Services,

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  1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Officials: Virginia state agency hit with ransomware attack (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia legislative branch agency has been hit by a ransomware attack, Gov. Ralph Northam's office said Monday.

  2. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Ransomware attack hits Virginia Legislature (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Sean Lyngaas and Rashard Rose, CNN A ransomware attack has hit the Virginia state Legislature’s IT branch and state agencies are helping with the recovery, a spokesperson for Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday.

  3. Fredericksburg.com

    Ransomware attack shuts down computer systems for Virginia legislative agencies (opens Fredericksburg.com)

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    Fredericksburg.com's feed description

    A ransomware attack has forced the shutdown of computer systems and websites for Virginia legislative agencies and commissions, including the Division of Capitol Police and the Division of Legislative Services,

  4. Local News 8

    Officials: Virginia IT agency hit with ransomware attack (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By SARAH RANKIN and ALAN SUDERMAN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The information technology agency that serves Virginia’s legislature has been hit by a ransomware attack that has substantially affected its operations. A spokesperson for Gov.

  5. The Hill

    Virginia General Assembly's IT unit hit by ransomware attack (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The information technology unit for Virginia’s General Assembly has been hit by a ransomware attack, which barred legislators and staff from accessing the system that handles bills.

  6. Fox News

    Ransomware attack strikes Virginia state legislative agency (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A Virginia legislative branch agency was struck by a ransomware attack, according to the office of Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam.

  7. Washington Times

    IT agency serving Virginia’s General Assembly hit by ransomware attack (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    A Virginia legislative branch agency has been hit by a ransomware attack, Gov. Ralph Northam’s office said Monday.

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