Summary
Huber Heights got hit by a ransomware attack that leaked personal info for 5,700 folks, forcing 2,000 of them to sign up for credit monitoring. It's a wake-up call about how secure—or not—our local government's computers really are.
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Impact analysis
The city will likely have to foot the bill for credit monitoring services, IT forensics, and potential ransom or system upgrades.
Cybercriminals benefit from the ransom, while cybersecurity vendors get a boost as cities rush to lock down their systems.
The 5,700 residents whose personal data got exposed are stuck dealing with the stress of potential identity theft.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Ransomware attack affects 5,700 in Huber Heights, 2,000 need credit monitoring
Ransomware attack affects 5,700 in Huber Heights, 2,000 need credit monitoring WKEF
Ohio city reveals nearly 6,000 affected by recent ransomware attack
Ohio city reveals nearly 6,000 affected by recent ransomware attack StateScoop
Ransomware hits small Ohio city
Ransomware hits small Ohio city StateScoop
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