A ransomware attack has temporarily shut down the computer systems of Vicksburg, Mississippi, affecting utility payments but not emergency services. The city is working with the FBI, DHS, state officials, and private cybersecurity experts to investigate whether any personal or confidential information was accessed. #Vicksburg #FBI #DepartmentofHomelandSecurity
Keypoints
- Vicksburg’s computer systems were shut down by a ransomware attack.
- Emergency services were not affected by the incident.
- Utility payment processing was disrupted during the outage.
- The city is investigating possible exposure of personal or confidential data.
- Recovery efforts involve the FBI, DHS, state officials, and private cybersecurity experts.
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