Cyberattack Disrupts City of Mission, Texas, Network Systems
A cyberattack has disrupted the City of Mission's computer systems, forcing officials to take portions of the network offline. The incident, first detected on February 28, 2025, has affected various city services, including law enforcement operations. Police officers have reportedly lost access to state databases for license plate and driver’s license checks, while other IT assets remain unavailable. City officials have engaged third-party cybersecurity experts and notified law enforcement as they work to investigate and mitigate the attack.
Despite the disruption, emergency services remain operational, and City Hall continues to function, albeit with some technological limitations. Officials have urged employees and residents to remain vigilant against potential identity fraud, though no evidence of data misuse has been reported. The city plans to issue a disaster declaration as part of its response. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.