Security News > 2023 > March > Ransomware gang leaks data stolen from City of Oakland
The Play ransomware gang has begun to leak data from the City of Oakland, California, that was stolen in a recent cyberattack.
The initial data leak consists of a 10GB multi-part RAR archive allegedly containing confidential documents, employee information, passports, and IDs.
In an updated statement posted yesterday, the City stays that they are monitoring the situation and will notify any individuals whose personal information was exposed.
"While the investigation into the scope of the incident impacting the City of Oakland remains ongoing, we recently became aware that an unauthorized third party has acquired certain files from our network and intends to release the information publicly," the City of Oakland said in a statement.
The City suffered the ransomware attack on February 8th, with all IT systems taken offline until the network was secured.
Oakland later declared a local state of emergency to allow the City to expedite orders, materials and equipment procurement, and activate emergency workers as needed.