Cyberattacks on United States infrastructure continue as this week transportation systems in New York and Massachusetts disclosed intrusions. The MTA, who operates the NYC transportation system, and the operator of the Martha’s Vineyard ferry both reported that they were victims of ransomware in recent months.
Following the attack last week on meat supplier JBS SA and the Colonial Pipeline shutdown earlier in the year, these newly revealed attacks raise concerns of the safety of everyday life. What would happen if a hospital were forced to shut down mid-operation? With such wide-ranging industries being attacked and held hostage digitally, it seems like only a matter of time before this might happen.
