A ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on the City of Oakland and threatens to release the data publicly.
cyberattack that has impacted phone and computer systemsIn a statement on Friday, the city said it, "recently became aware that an unauthorized third party has acquired certain files from our network and intends to release the information publicly."City leaders aren't offering the public many details around the ongoing ransomware attack that has dragged into its ninth day.
City leaders are working with forensic and cybersecurity specialists to trace the claims and determine the validity of the threat. The hacker group, "Play" has taken responsibility and claims to have stolen private financial information and employee data, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. that I have read and agree
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