Traffic & Transit
VTA Hit By Cyberattack, Hackers Threaten To Release Data: Report
According to The Mercury News, a group of hackers claimed responsibility for the attack and have threatened to post data publicly.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — A cyberattack shut down the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s computer systems over the weekend, according to The Mercury News.
The newspaper reported Thursday afternoon that a group of hackers posted on the dark web that they had stolen 150 gigabytes of data and were threatening to release it.
A VTA spokesperson didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Patch regarding the report of hackers claiming responsibility.
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An automated email sent from the transit agency's media relations account stated: "VTA is experiencing widespread technical issues which are impacting our ability to respond by email in a timely manner. We are working to resolve this issue and appreciate your patience."
A spokesperson for the transit agency, which serves Santa Clara County, told The Mercury News that law enforcement is looking into the attack.
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VTA’s buses and light rails remain operational, though certain functions like real-time arrival information are offline, according to the report.
Read more in The Mercury News here.
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