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City of Sheboygan Faces Cyberattack and Ransom Demand

The City of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has confirmed it was targeted by a cyberattack resulting in unauthorized access to its network and a ransom demand. City officials became aware of network irregularities on November 7, 2024, prompting immediate action to secure the systems, isolate the network, and consult cybersecurity experts. Law

Election Day Ransomware Attack Disrupts Wexford County Services in Michigan

On Election Day, November 5, 2024, Wexford County, Michigan, was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted essential services across several government offices, including the courthouse and the sheriff’s office. The attack took place early in the morning, leading to outages in phone lines, email, and computer systems, although

Cybersecurity Incident Disrupts Operations at San Joaquin County Superior Court in Stockton, California

The San Joaquin County Superior Court in Stockton, California, is grappling with a cybersecurity incident that has severely disrupted court services since October 30, 2024. Initially reported as “connectivity issues,” the court later confirmed the disruption was due to a cyberattack, reflecting a broader trend of public institutions delaying acknowledgment

Cyberattack Disrupts Coppell, Texas, as City Remains Silent on Cause

The Texas Attorney General’s Office has confirmed that the City of Coppell, Texas, fell victim to a cyberattack on October 23, 2024, at approximately 8 a.m. CST. This attack has severely impacted Coppell’s citywide operations, disabling access to essential systems, documents, and records management across city departments.

Cyber Intrusion Disrupts Brown County Government Operations in Indiana

On October 23, 2024, Brown County government offices in Indiana experienced a widespread internet outage, leading to early closures and service disruptions across multiple departments. Initially described as a technical issue, the disruption was later identified as a “network intrusion” on October 26. This intrusion impacted various county services, though

Ransomware Attack in Michigan Cripples Wayne County Government Services

On October 2, 2024, a ransomware attack struck Wayne County, Michigan, causing widespread disruption across several government departments. The hacker, whose identity remains unknown, demanded a financial ransom in exchange for restoring access to the compromised systems. The cyberattack disabled the county’s online services, including tax payments and jail

Richardson, Texas Claims Cyber Attack on City Servers Was Contained by Automated Security Systems

On the morning of September 25, 2024, at 6:22 a.m., the city of Richardson, Texas, faced a cyber attack in which an external party gained temporary access to the city's servers and attempted to encrypt data files. Automated security systems responded swiftly, containing the impact to

Town of Ulster in New York Faces Major Cyberattack, Enters Disaster Recovery Mode

On September 11, 2024, the Town of Ulster, New York, experienced a significant cyberattack that compromised its main general server, causing most municipal computer systems to go offline. The breach was detected early by the town’s security software, prompting an immediate shutdown of the servers. Supervisor James E. Quigley

Cybersecurity Incident Disrupts City Services in Pittsburg, California

On August 18, 2024, the City of Pittsburg, California, detected a cybersecurity incident affecting its computer systems. Immediate actions were taken to secure the systems, and external cybersecurity experts were engaged to investigate the breach. The city has notified federal law enforcement and is working to ensure that operations can

Bella Vista City Offices Shut Down Amid Investigation of Potential Cyberattack

On August 19, 2024, the City of Bella Vista, Arkansas, closed all its city offices, including City Hall and the public library, following the discovery of suspicious activity on its network. The city's IT department, detecting the activity late on Sunday, shut down all systems as a precaution