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Dec 20, 2021

Maryland COVID Dashboard Back Up Two Weeks After Cybersecurity Attack

The number of COVID cases rose dramatically while the dashboard was offline, according to the new data.

Dec 06, 2021

Maryland Health Department Website Shut Down Due To Cyberattack

An investigation is ongoing and officials say there is no evidence of data being compromised.

Apr 26, 2013

LivingSocial Customer Database Gets Hacked

The D.C.-based daily deals company LivingSocial said today that personal information for 50 million if its customers around the world was recently exposed by hackers.

Apr 23, 2012

Cyberattacks Again Launched Against D.C. Websites

Last week’s cyberattacks that brought down D.C. government websites for the better part of a day have continued, with hackers again briefly overwhelming the DC.gov website last night.

Apr 20, 2012

Hackers Continue Attacks on D.C., Post Info About Gray

After bringing down D.C. government websites yesterday, hackers posted information about Mayor Vince Gray online, including what they claim is his Social Security number.

Apr 19, 2012

Hacker Warns of More Attacks on D.C. Servers, Which May Be Unintended Target of Grudge With Federal Government

One of the hacker’s responsible for today’s cyberattack on D.C. government servers warned that more attacks were to come.

 
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