Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by "critical blow" from a cyberattack
Summary
The American Meteor Society, a nonprofit organization that tracks meteors, has been significantly impacted by a cyberattack. The organization stated it suffered a "critical blow" and will be largely out of commission for several weeks due to the incident.
IFF Assessment
FOE
This article reports on a cyberattack that has disrupted the operations of a nonprofit organization, representing a negative event for digital security.
Defender Context
This incident highlights the vulnerability of even seemingly non-critical organizations to cyberattacks. Defenders should be aware that any connected entity, regardless of its primary mission, can be a target. The impact on the AMS, even if not financially driven, shows how cyberattacks can cripple essential functions.