Wichita Paralyzed by Ransomware Attack: City Systems Compromised
May 7, 2024![Wichita Paralyzed by Ransomware Attack: City Systems Compromised](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/595be9fd3e9a22b8ca02c85b96a633973279a8e03d2734570505927b170c1d8a05be55635e7ebd268fda1b1ee47035373909f901f1034bf5bfee00682a635d29.jpg)
On May 5th, 2024, Wichita, Kansas was hit by a ransomware attack causing a shutdown of select systems.
The city's IT administrators are actively working to contain the malware and prevent further damage.
Essential services have been disrupted temporarily due to proactive measures to combat the malware.
External security experts and law enforcement are involved in the investigation and response effort.
The extent of any data breach remains uncertain, and details on the ransomware type and perpetrators are withheld.
Residents are urged to check the city's official website for ongoing updates and information about the attack.
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Yahoo Tech • May 5, 2024
City of Wichita alerts residents of ‘cyber security incident’![City of Wichita shuts down IT network after ransomware attack](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/714c14841252355ee7ea014689006b634ee665a54dc20b2f8aae1ee66a01e41a21294e9283f7be2a4a30f79dfb9de89f1bae428db64a258012a285e1a3b937bd.png)
BleepingComputer • May 6, 2024
City of Wichita shuts down IT network after ransomware attack![City of Wichita Shuts Down Network Following Ransomware Attack](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/595be9fd3e9a22b8ca02c85b96a633973279a8e03d2734570505927b170c1d8a05be55635e7ebd268fda1b1ee47035373909f901f1034bf5bfee00682a635d29.jpg)
SecurityWeek • May 6, 2024
City of Wichita Shuts Down Network Following Ransomware Attack![City of Wichita alerts residents of ‘cyber security incident’](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/08e031bd546cff9bb0aa533600c870c4cd91570aae0a1b046d9bb9aabf5d4d72e8d7eb0f8df063df8da173307e691f53db801744d8537520a4247a94db61eb00.png)
KSN-TV • May 6, 2024
City of Wichita alerts residents of ‘cyber security incident’