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Ransomware Attack on City of Dallas: Impact and Costs Introduction The City of Dallas recently approved an $8.5 million budget to recover from a ransomware attack that occurred in May 2023. The attack, carried out by the cybercrime gang named Royal, had a significant impact on the city’s systems and resulted in data leaks and…
Ransomware Delays Dallas Permits: ‘I’ve Never Had to Wait Weeks for a Fence…’ The Impact of Ransomware On May 3, 2023, the city of Dallas experienced a ransomware attack, which had far-reaching consequences that are still being felt two months later. While city officials claim that 97% of the network has been restored, the lingering…
Dallas Overcomes Ransomware Attack, But Plenty of Work Remains A ransomware attack on May 3, 2019 hit the city of Dallas, incapacitating several essential city services including the 311 hotline, public libraries, animal shelters, emergency departments, and payment systems. According to reports, a month later, the city’s IT team has restored 90% of the network,…