Ransomware disrupts Kansas City Area Transportation Authority communications
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority in the US was hit by a cyberattack on January 23, 2024, knocking out communication systems including its call center and landline phones. Medusa claimed responsibility for the ransomware attack and demanded $2 million. Bus and paratransit services continued to operate.
Key facts
- Affected organization
- Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA)
- Incident type
- Ransomware
- Occurred / detected
- 2024-01-23
- Scale of damage
- Communication systems including call center and landline phones knocked out
- Cause / method
- Ransomware attack
- Location
- United States
Timeline
- The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority was hit by a cyberattack.
- Medusa's claim of responsibility and $2 million demand were reported, while bus and paratransit services continued to operate.
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