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Ransomware Attack Shuts Down City Systems in Tarrant, Alabama

On Monday morning, a ransomware attack shut down all city systems in Tarrant, Alabama, disrupting municipal operations and forcing officials to work quickly to restore services. Mayor Waymon Newton said the attack reportedly began in the police department before spreading to other city offices. City officials said the IT department

Matagorda County in Texas Declares Disaster After Cyberattack

Matagorda County, Texas, with its seat in Bay City, declared a disaster at 3 PM today following a cyberattack that compromised internal systems early this morning. Officials reported that the breach stemmed from an unauthorized access point, allowing a virus to disrupt county operations. While there is no evidence that

West Haven Recovers After Christmas Day Cyberattack

The city of West Haven, Connecticut, is investigating a cyberattack that forced officials to temporarily shut down municipal IT systems on Christmas Day. The Qilin ransomware group, known for targeting organizations across the U.S. and Europe, claimed responsibility for the attack on January 11, according to city officials. Mayor

Cyberattack Targets Bourne, Massachusetts IT Network

The Town of Bourne, Massachusetts, announced Saturday that its Information Technology network was compromised in a cyberattack detected on January 11. Town Administrator McCollem and the Bourne Police Department confirmed the breach in a joint statement, labeling the incident a criminal matter under active investigation. While the full extent of

Ransomware Attack Disrupts Laramie County Library Services in Wyoming

On January 7, 2025, the Laramie County Library System in Cheyenne, Wyoming, fell victim to a ransomware attack. The incident disabled library servers and most digital services. However, the library’s IT team swiftly restored operations by reverting systems to a previous state by 9:00 AM the same day.

Cyber Incident Disrupts Winston-Salem Services, Investigation Ongoing

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, continues to face significant disruptions nearly two weeks after a cyber event began on December 26, 2024. The incident has rendered key city services, including online payment systems for utilities and municipal fees, inoperable. City officials, including Manager Patrick Pate, have confirmed that certain systems were deliberately

Noblesville, Indiana, Investigates Security Incident Impacting Systems

On November 27, 2024, the City of Noblesville, Indiana, disclosed a security incident affecting municipal systems. While specific details remain undisclosed, city officials confirmed that external cybersecurity experts are investigating the breach and emphasized their commitment to safeguarding personal information. The forensic investigation is ongoing, with further updates anticipated as

Ransomware Attack Disrupts Wood County Government Operations in Ohio

On December 9, 2024, the Wood County Information Technology Department in Bowling Green, Ohio, detected a ransomware attack on the county government's computer network, publicly disclosing it the next day. The attack disrupted operations in key departments, including the sheriff’s office, jail, and court systems, necessitating a

White Lake Township Cyberattack in Michigan Halts $45M Civic Project

White Lake Township, Michigan, revealed on December 4, 2024, that it had been the target of a "sophisticated cybersecurity attack" on November 21. The breach compromised financial transactions related to a $29 million bond issuance for its $45 million Civic Center project. Township officials confirmed the disruption affected

Odessa, Texas, Faces Ongoing Service Disruptions Following Cyber Incident

The City of Odessa, Texas, continues to experience significant disruptions to municipal services following a cyber incident that began on November 20, 2024. The attack, involving what the city described as a malicious script, has affected various city departments, including the Billing and Collection Department and the Municipal Court, leading