Ransomware Gang Gives Toronto Zoo the Monkey Business

The Toronto Zoo has skilled a ransomware assault that is driving its admins bananas.

Or perhaps not: The Zoo reported that the animals, habitat assist, and care methods are protected and haven’t been affected by the breach. The zoo can also be nonetheless open to visitors underneath regular operations, and its web site remains to be functioning as typical.

Even so, the zoo is not monkeying round with its response: In a Jan. 8 discover on its web site concerning the incident, which occurred final week, it famous that it is nonetheless investigating the extent of the incident, alongside third-party cybersecurity consultants and the Metropolis of Toronto’s Chief Data Safety Workplace.

The zoo additionally notably reported that it doesn’t retailer any bank card info, that means that the delicate monetary info of its patrons is probably going not in danger.

“Sadly, these incidents have gotten an increasing number of widespread and we’re grateful we took steps over the previous few years to improve our expertise infrastructure,” Toronto Zoo said in its press launch. “Thanks to your persistence and understanding as we work by this incident.”

This cyberattack comes simply two months after the Toronto Library skilled its personal cybersecurity incident, affecting sure companies resembling private accounts, digital collections, and public computer systems.

Response occasions for zoo inquiries could also be slower for the following few days, the press launch stated.