Topic: nationwide disruption

  • Verizon Outage: Software Issue Disrupts Nationwide Service

    Verizon Outage: Software Issue Disrupts Nationwide Service

    A software issue caused a nationwide Verizon wireless outage, leaving customers without cellular service and phones stuck in SOS mode, though it was not a cybersecurity incident. The outage, which began midday Eastern Time, potentially compromised 911 access for some subscribers, leading official...

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  • BridgePay Outage Caused by Ransomware Attack

    BridgePay Outage Caused by Ransomware Attack

    A ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions, a major U.S. payment gateway, caused a nationwide disruption to payment processing, forcing key systems offline and impacting numerous merchants and organizations. While the attack encrypted files, BridgePay's preliminary investigation indicates...

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