ENRICHMENT: Ransomware Attacks on Local Governments

What action did Traverse City take in response to the ransomware attack?

• Took all county and city networks offline

• Closed all emergency services

• Moved all payments to in-person only

• Ignored the attack

Which city had to close its City Hall due to a cyber incident?

• Oakloand, California

• Traverse City, Michigan

• Cleveland, Ohio

• Newburgh, New York

What services were unaffected by the ransomware attack in Traverse City?

• All City services

• In-person payments for city services

• Emergency services like 911, police, and fire

• City and county government websites

Who is involved in the recovery effort in Traverse City?

• The FBI and Michigan State Police

• Only the local IT department

• The New York State Police

• Private cybersecurity firms

Which city had a ransomware attack the same week as Traverse City and Newburgh?

• Oakland, California

• Cleveland, Ohio

• Dallas, Texas

• Wichita, Kansas

How many ransomware attacks on U.S. local governments were confirmed in 2023 according to Emsisoft?

• 95 attacks

• 50 attacks

• 30 attacks

• 100 attacks

Data is held hostage or threatened to be released by encrypting it through malware. To undo the encrcyption a ranson often needs to be paid

• Ransomeware

• IOT Attacks

• Spyware

• Phisphing

What did the city of Columbus initially think was the cause of the technology issues?

• A power outage

• A software update

• A ransomware attack

• A natural disaster

Why did the mayor not answer questions about the FBI's involvement initially?

• He was not available

• He did not know the answer

• He was instructed to remain silent

• He wanted to gather more information

What type of data was taken from the city according to Mayor Ginther?

• No data was taken

• Personal data of residents

• Some valuable data

• No data was taken