Bowman, North Dakota Parks Files Encrypted in Cyberattack

Keypoints

• Bowman Parks & Recreation files were encrypted in a cyberattack.
• The date of the attack and its public impact remain unknown.
• Internal files and USB backup data were affected.
• An attacker message was received during the incident.
• The files were decrypted after intervention by an expert.
• No confirmed data exfiltration has been reported.
• The city council reviewed cybersecurity options after the incident.