The ransomware attackers who took control of the Tarrant Appraisal District's systems are demanding $700,000 and threatening to release sensitive information.
The Tarrant Appraisal District board held an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the impact of a recent ransomware attack.The ransomware attackers who took control of the appraisal district's systems are demanding $700,000 and threatening to release sensitive information.Last week, the appraisal district’s website crashed for the second time in two weeks.The first incident was blamed on a database failure.
The appraisal district is responsible for all property tax appraisals and exemptions across Tarrant County. Its website is essential during tax notice season.On Monday, board members reacted to some possible scenarios depending on how much data was compromised."In April, if all goes well, notices are going to come out on valuations, and we’ll repeat the cycle with taxpayers unhappy with their values.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hackers demand $700k from Tarrant Appraisal DistrictHackers who attacked the Tarrant Appraisal District have set an initial ransom of $700,000, county officials said during an emergency meeting Monday.
Read more »
Hackers demand $700,000 ransom from Tarrant Appraisal District, attorney saysAn attorney representing the Tarrant Appraisal District in Tarrant County, Texas says the agency received a ransom demand for $700,000 from a group of hackers…
Read more »
Tarrant Appraisal District website down after ‘network disruption'The Tarrant Appraisal District’s website is down after a “network disruption”, officials told The Dallas Morning News Thursday.
Read more »
Tarrant Appraisal District's website crashed because of 'network disruption' a week after upgrades, agency saysLt. Garey Pugh, 56, had worked for the city of Fort Worth for 34 years, according to the fire department.
Read more »
Tarrant Appraisal District says it is victim of ransomware attackThe Tarrant Appraisal District was the victim of a criminal ransomware attack. It’s unclear what data may have been taken or how many residents may be...
Read more »
Tarrant Appraisal District says a criminal ransomware attack shut down its websiteThe property tax appraisal district in Tarrant County, Texas, says a network disruption on Thursday resulted from a criminal ransomware attack.
Read more »