Play Ransomware gang claims attack on Chicago radio station WFMT
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The Play ransomware claims to have breached WFMT, a Chicago-based radio station and have allegedly stolen personal and business information.
The gang claims to have breached the systems of Window to the World Communications, the parent organization that operates WFMT 98.7 FM. According to cybersecurity investigators, the attackers have exfiltrated approximately 5.5 gigabytes of sensitive data from WFMT's systems.
The claimed compromised data includes
- Employee payroll information and compensation details
- Medical insurance records and healthcare data
- Company budgets and financial planning documents
- Government grants and funding documentation
- Business contracts and vendor agreements
- Operational reports and internal communications
The number of affected individuals is not disclosed. The Cybernews research team reports they have investigated the 5.5GB data dump, but has not confirmed whether the data set is genuine.
WFMT has not acknowledged Play ransomware's claims. Organizations usually engage cybersecurity experts and legal counsel to assess the situation before making public statements.
