Woodhaven Lakes Says It Stopped Ransomware Attack Affecting Local Files
Summary
Woodhaven Lakes said it stopped a ransomware attack encrypting locally stored files. Initial analysis found no breach of its Property Owners database; the organization is remediating systems and restoring services.
Key points
- Woodhaven Lakes said it caught and stopped an attack that was encrypting files on its on-premises storage devices.
- Initial analysis indicated the impact was limited to locally stored Microsoft Office files and documents, with no breach of the Property Owners database or information.
- The affected files were backed up offsite, and Woodhaven Lakes expects recovery to go smoothly.
- The organization began remediation and recovery and is bringing services back online gradually while checking for remaining threats.
- The General Store reopened; Recplex was open but accepting cash only.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Woodhaven Lakes
- Incident Type
- Ransomware attack that encrypted locally stored files
- Operational Impact
- Microsoft Office files and documents on on-premise storage devices were affected. Services were brought back online gradually; the Recplex was open but accepting cash only. The affected files were backed up offsite, and recovery was expected to proceed smoothly.
- Claim Status
- confirmed