Houston suburb says some online services taken down by cyberattack

Houston suburb says some online services taken down by cyberattack

A cyberattack has disrupted several online services in Sugar Land, Texas, prompting an investigation and highlighting ongoing municipal cybersecurity threats in 2025. Critical systems remain operational, but services like bill pay, permit scheduling, and the 311 contact center are impacted. #QilinRansomware #TexasMunicipalities #Cyberattack

Keypoints

  • A cyberattack has affected multiple online services in Sugar Land, Texas.
  • The city is working with law enforcement to investigate the breach of its internal network.
  • Critical infrastructure systems remain operational despite some service outages.
  • Municipalities in Texas continue to face ransomware attacks and other cybersecurity threats in 2025.
  • Recent incidents include a ransomware attack on Uvalde schools and a data breach involving transportation reports.

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