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Port of Seattle Confirms Ransomware Attack Disrupted Operations, Raises Data Breach Concerns

ID: 66317b01-6122-59b6-af8a-04542b4a8855

STIX ID: report--66317b01-6122-59b6-af8a-04542b4a8855

Feed Name: The Cyber Express

Threat Score
78/100

Date Published: 2024-09-16

Date Updated: 2026-04-23

Author: Krishna Murthy

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The Port of Seattle confirmed a Rhysida ransomware attack on August 24, 2024 that encrypted systems at SEA, causing widespread operational disruptions (baggage handling, check-in kiosks, Wi‑Fi, passenger displays and web services), prompting system isolation and manual workarounds; the Port refused to pay ransom, warns of possible data exfiltration, and has engaged forensic specialists and law enforcement while restoring services.

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