Mississippi Utility Company Confirms 2024 Security Breach Affected 20K Customers.
INCIDENT
Mississippi Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association was attacked by cybercriminals last summer. The incident exposed the information of more than 20,000 residents.
The company initially warned customers through social media on August 26 that, due to software problems, they were unable to process payments. The system was restored by August 30. In breach notification letters filed with regulators on January 30 2025, the utility confirmed it discovered “suspicious activity” on August 26 and initiated an investigation.
The ransomware gang known as Akira later claimed responsibility, stating they had stolen Social Security numbers and company financial records.
Type of Malware
No Malware identified