Ransomware attacks on schools threaten student data nationwide
Ransomware attacks on schools are rising, paralyzing districts, shutting down systems and putting student data at risk.
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Ransomware attacks on schools are rising, paralyzing districts, shutting down systems and putting student data at risk.
In letter to clients, company says its systems will be up and running in days, not weeks.
Multiple cyberattacks on software maker CDK Global are causing havoc for thousands of car dealerships across the U.S.
AT&T said data found on the "dark web" contains information such as Social Security numbers and passcodes for roughly 73 million current and former customers.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health system in the wake of a data breach that impacted patients, students, and employees.
The incident is said to be the biggest disruption to the news organization in more than 25 years.
Gov. Larry Hogan talked about how Maryland was the first state to implement a 30-day gas tax suspension to offset price pressures put into play by the war in Ukraine on CNBC's Squawk Box Tuesday.
Sen. Paul Pinsky criticized Maryland Chief Information Security Officer Chip Stewart during a hearing on Thursday, a day after Stewart announced that the Dec. 4 attack involved ransomware.
A disruption last month in the Maryland Department of Health's reporting of COVID-19 data was in fact a ransomware attack, the state's Chief Information Security Officer Chip Stewart said Wednesday.
The state has opened a "surge operation center" to coordinate with every hospital and transfer patients if some facilities become overwhelmed.
The cyberattack marks just the latest example of a hacking incident hindering a healthcare-related organization during the pandemic.
Maryland reported 984 residents are hospitalized with COVID-19, the highest since May 1 when there were 957 patients being treated, according to state health department data released Thursday morning.
Maryland reported 925 residents are hospitalized with COVID-19, the highest since May 4 when there were 934 patients being treated, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
A cyberattack Sunday crippled some services.
One health care executive tweeted that he had trouble getting key Medicaid information because of the hack.
WSSC Water is investigating a ransomware attack from May 24 that impacted a portion of their network that operates non-essential business systems.
Students in Baltimore County will resume virtual learning Wednesday following a cyberattack, the Baltimore County Public Schools system said Monday.
Baltimore's acting information technology director, who has been in the role since October, has been named the department's permanent leader, Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young's office said Thursday.
A new Maryland bill would ask the state's Department of Information Technology to develop a baseline plan for localities within the state to help battle cyber attacks.
The hack shut down parking and water bill payments online, leaving some city residents stuck with back payments that built up for months.
The ransomware attack on Baltimore City's government will cost the city more than $18 million, council member Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer said.
Devices that record data from police surveillance cameras in Washington D.C. were infected in a cyberattack days before President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Cyberattacks on a key internet firm repeatedly disrupted the availability of popular websites across the United States Friday, according to analysts and company officials. The White House described the disruption as malicious.
Carroll County public school officials are revealing a cyberattack that shut down Internet access for one day last week.
A former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is under investigation for allegedly leaking classified information about a covert cyberattack on Iran's nuclear facilities, according to media reports.
The Baltimore Police Department joined EP International Ministries for their 8th annual 'The GIVE Fest', providing meals to 1,000 Baltimore City residents.
Average highs in the 50s this weekend with peeks of sunshine.
Known as a fierce tenants' rights advocate and the first woman elected to serve as president of Baltimore City Council, Mary Pat Clarke died on Sunday, November 10, according to sources close to her.
A person was seriously injured after a heavy fire erupted at an asphalt processing plant downtown near the Canton Industrial Area.
Video obtained by WJZ shows the owner of a Towson restaurant being assaulted after he said he confronted a group of people urinating in front of the business on Sunday.
Baltimore City fire crews are working to contain a heavy fire that erupted at an asphalt processing plant downtown near the Canton Industrial Area.
The Baltimore Police Department joined EP International Ministries for their 8th annual 'The GIVE Fest', providing meals to 1,000 Baltimore City residents.
Average highs in the 50s this weekend with peeks of sunshine.
Known as a fierce tenants' rights advocate and the first woman elected to serve as president of Baltimore City Council, Mary Pat Clarke died on Sunday, November 10, according to sources close to her.
Video obtained by WJZ shows the owner of a Towson restaurant being assaulted after he said he confronted a group of people urinating in front of the business on Sunday.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Marcus Dutton is live from the Inner Harbor discussing what guests can expect this upcoming season.
Morgan Singer, Arris Design, joins us to talk about some must-have tree decorating tips that will spruce up any tree or home.
Owner Kyle Algaze joins us in studio with a delicious spread that will make any holiday brunch plans a hit.
Dr. Tina Zhang joins us for a discussion on menopause and the effects of estrogen loss on a woman's body.
Owner Melanie Eggleston, OMN Shop, joins us with a few products that are must-haves for the cold winter months.
Exactly 62 years after Jack and Jackie Harbaugh tied the knot, their sons will be on opposing sidelines in Los Angeles for Monday Night Football.
Most of the attention surrounding Monday night's showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers has been centered on the first coaching matchup since 2012 between John and Jim Harbaugh.
Former long-time Baltimore Ravens stars Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda are among the 25 modern-era candidates for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
George Beale's 23 points off of the bench led Hampton to a 78-68 victory against UMBC on Tuesday night.
Chad Venning had 17 points, Donald Hand Jr. scored all 15 of his points in the second half and Boston College beat Loyola Maryland 82-61 on Tuesday night.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
Voters rejected cutting Baltimore's City Council from 14 to eight.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Meteorologist Dawn Brown has your Saturday evening forecast | 11/23/2024
Average highs in the 50s this weekend with peeks of sunshine.
First Alert Meteorologist Rachel Jay has your updated Saturday forecast | November 23, 2024
Chief Meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast | 11/22/2024
Temperatures are cold across the area. Highs will reach the low 40's but winds will make it feel like the 30's. Western Maryland will experience snowy conditions while central Maryland will see rain this afternoon.
Two-alarm blaze erupts at Canton processing plant, leaving employee seriously injured
Meteorologist Dawn Brown has your Saturday evening forecast | 11/23/2024
Mary Pat Clarke dies at 86, leaving behind a lasting impact on Baltimore City
Baltimore ministry hosts Thanksgiving giveaway, providing free meals for 1,000 families
First Alert Meteorologist Rachel Jay has your updated Saturday forecast | November 23, 2024