"City of Wichita Shuts Down Network Following Ransomware Attack"

The City of Wichita, Kansas, recently announced that it has shut down its computer network after falling victim to a ransomware attack. The incident occurred on May 5, when malware encrypted data on certain systems, prompting Wichita to turn off some of its systems as a containment measure, which affected certain online services. The city says it is unclear whether personal information was compromised in the attack, but Wichita said details on the matter will be provided as the investigation into the incident advances. Wichita says first responders have already switched to business continuity measures to continue providing services. The city said it would not share the identity of the ransomware group responsible for the attack "for operational security purposes." The investigation into the incident is still ongoing.

SecurityWeek reports: "City of Wichita Shuts Down Network Following Ransomware Attack"