Security News > 2024 > May > City of Wichita breach claimed by LockBit ransomware gang
The LockBit ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a disruptive cyberattack on the City of Wichita, which has forced the City's authorities to shut down IT systems used for online bill payment, including court fines, water bills, and public transportation.
Earlier today, the LockBit ransomware group added Wichita to its extortion portal, threatening to publish all stolen files on the site by May 15, 2024, unless the City pays the ransom.
The list of a ransomware victims only three days after an attack is unusual, as ransomware gangs usually give companies more time to negotiate.
While the City is still investigating whether data was stolen in the attack, the LockBit ransomware gang is known to steal data before deploying their encryptors.
City of Wichita shuts down IT network after ransomware attack.
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