The city of Racine, Wisconsin, joined the long list of US municipalities that were hit with ransomware attack. On January 31, 2020, the city’s computer systems were infected by ransomware.
As of this writing, the city’s website, email and online payment collection systems are still offline. Residents who needed services were asked to come to City Hall.
Racine Mayor Cory Mason said that the city hasn’t received a specific ransom demand, and even if they did, they wouldn’t pay it.
Racine has a cyber-insurance policy, which should cover most of the expenses incurred restoring computer services.
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