According to sources, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (a Government organization in Virginia) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2021-12-14.
Source 1 | 2021-12-14
“• “As Virginia struggles to control a ransomware attack on its legislative branch of government, an agency in the state’s executive branch also has been hit in a second attack that is global in scope.” • “The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services said Tuesday that its IT system for managing employee payroll and time sheets has been “paralyzed” by a ransomware attack on the global network of the Ultimate Kronos Group, a digital cloud-based human resources management company.” • “At this time, we do not know if this is related to the ransomware attack over the weekend on Virginia’s legislative agencies” • “There is no indication that information was compromised or that any DBHDS systems have been compromised, but it is clear that the operation of the KRONOS system has been paralyzed. What we do know is staff WILL be paid their normal compensation and on time.” “
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