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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.
, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. ( Gallagher ) is providing notice of a recent event that may affect the security of certain information.
On September 26, 2020, Gallagher detected a ransomware event impacting our internal systems. Gallagher promptly took its systems offline as a precautionary measure, initiated response protocols, notified law enforcement, launched an investigation with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity and forensic specialists, and implemented its business continuity plans to minimize disruption to its customers, and ensure the ongoing security of its systems. Working with the cybersecurity and forensic specialists to determine what may have happened and what information may have been affected, Gallagher determined that an unknown party accessed or acquired data contained within certain segments of our network between June 3, 2020 and September 26, 2020.
“WSSC Water continues to produce and deliver safe, clean water to 1.8 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties and at no time was the quality or reliability of our drinking water in jeopardy,” WSSC Water Police and Homeland Security Director David McDonough said in a statement.
WSSC said systems that operate its filtration and wastewater treatment plants are, by design, standalone networks and not connected to the internet. According to a statement on its website, WSSC Water also restored files from backups, and there was no significant impact on business operations.
McDonough added that such attacks have become more common, especially in recent weeks, and WSSC Water has prepared for this type of event. With an investigation underway, WSSC Water has notified the FBI, Maryland Attorney General, and state and local homeland security officials and will cooperate with any investigation.
WSSC Water announces investigation into May ransomware attack
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LAUREL, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - WSSC Water says they are investigating a May ransomware attack that impacted a portion of their systems. Officials say some internal files were accessed in the incident.
The company says the ransomware virus was successfully removed within hours and they are fully operational. They say drinking water and wastewater systems were not impacted by the attack and that those systems were never at risk.
WSSC says they did not and will not pay or support the criminals behind this cyberattack. WSSC Water continues to produce and deliver safe, clean water to 1.8 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties and at no time was the quality or reliability of our drinking water in jeopardy, said WSSC Water Police and Homeland Security Director David McDonough.