H-ISAC TLP White: Ransomware Attacks Straining Local US Government and Public Services

On March 30, 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released an FBI-PIN alert (20220330-001) informing Government Facilities Sector (GFS) partners of cyber actors conducting ransomware attacks on local government agencies resulting in disruptions for operational services, risks to public safety, and financial losses.

Ransomware attacks against local government entities and the subsequent impacts are especially significant due to the public's dependency on critical utilities, emergency services, educational facilities, and other services overseen by local governments, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals. 

According to victim incident reporting to the FBI between January and December 2021, local government entities within the GFS were the second-highest victimized group behind academia.

Please see the full report, also attached, for additional information including the scope of the threat and recommendations, here.