Richardson, Texas Faces Cyberattack: Investigation Underway Following Server Breach

Date Reported: 2024-09-25
Country: USA
Victim: City of Richardson | Ville de Richardson | cor.net
Additional Information :

  • The city of Richardson, Texas, was targeted in a cyberattack on September 25, 2024.
  • An unauthorized third party temporarily accessed the city’s servers and attempted to encrypt files.
  • Automatic security systems managed to contain the impact of the attack.
  • As a precaution, internal access to the servers was shut down.
  • Investigations are ongoing with the FBI and DHS to restore systems and identify compromised data.

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