New details on Alabama nursing board data breach | #ransomware | #cybercrime

MONTGOMERY, Ala (WBRC) – The Alabama Board of Nursing has launched a new licensing renewal website following a cyberattack on its systems.A board spokesperson said folks who are renewing a single-state license can now do so at their new website by clicking or tapping here.System taken offline in AugustThe board noticed suspicious activity in its system in August. A forensic investigation identified the suspicious activity within the board’s technology environment that month and confirmed malicious activity within portions of the board’s technology environment as of Sept. 1.Investigators confirmed some data was collected and downloaded. The board said prompt containment actions prevented the ransomware attack from further escalation.The board, in compliance with state security protocols, took the affected systems offline. Online renewals were shut down, and applications were processed only by paper.New site to add more applicationsThe board said more applications will be added to the new site as they become available.Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here.Copyright 2026 WBRC. All rights reserved.

Click Here For The Original Source.

——————————————————–

…………

Related