Wichita Kansas Has Been Pwned In A Ransomware Attack
On Monday, the City of Wichita, Kansas disclosed it was forced take portions of its network offline after suffering a ransomware attack on Sunday when IT systems were encrypted with ransomware.
At this time, it is not known whether data has been stolen. Currently, the online payment systems for the City are down, such as those used for paying water bills, court citations and tickets. The City says that emergency services are still available, with the police and fire departments switching to “business continuity measures as necessary”.
“We are completing a thorough review and assessment of this matter, including the potential impact on data. Detailed assessments of these types of incidents take time,” government officials shared on the City of Wichita’s website.
The city is not sharing what ransomware gang is behind the attack. But we’ll likely know soon enough.
Emily Phelps, Director, Cyware had this comment:
“This ransomware attack reinforces the critical need to protect our urban centers and infrastructure. Threat intelligence sharing organizations and the adoption of a collective defense mindset can help public entities outpace adversaries by proactively safeguarding against known threats. By actively participating in these collaborative networks, municipalities can access shared insights and strategies, enabling them to respond more effectively and proactively to cyber threats. Implementing advanced cybersecurity measures and fostering a culture of collective defense are vital steps in ensuring that our cities remain resilient against persistent cyber attacks. This proactive approach not only helps in quicker recovery post-incident but also strengthens the overall security posture to prevent future attacks.”
Another day, another ransomware attack. It’s almost become background noise because it is so common. But it shouldn’t because the second that it does, it will take a situation that is already pretty bad and make it far worse because nobody is paying attention.
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