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Kansas City Transit Hit by Ransomware

January 29, 2024
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Kansas City Transit Hit by Ransomware

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), serving seven counties in Missouri and Kansas, was hit by a ransomware attack on January 23. The attack disrupted their communication systems, particularly impacting the regional RideKC call centers, preventing them from receiving calls.

Despite this, KCATA confirmed that all transit operations, including bus routes and paratransit services, were functioning as usual, and passengers could still access schedule information through the RideKC website and transit app. In response to the attack, KCATA took immediate action, contacting relevant authorities such as the FBI, and working with cybersecurity professionals to restore their systems. They also provided alternative contact numbers for paratransit customers needing to schedule trips.

The attack, however, raised significant concerns about the security of customer data, as ransomware attacks often involve the theft of personal and payment information. On January 27, the Medusa ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack on KCATA.

They posted data samples allegedly belonging to the organization on their extortion portal on the dark web. This development heightened concerns about the exposure of sensitive information of the many people using KCATA’s services, though the agency has not yet confirmed if any customer data was indeed compromised.

The incident underscores the growing threat of ransomware attacks on public infrastructure and services, highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in the public transportation sector. The full impact of the attack on KCATA’s operations and customer data remains to be seen as the situation develops.

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