Hamilton mayor refuses ransom in cyberattack affecting city services; no personal info compromised.
The City of Hamilton refused to pay a ransom to hackers who launched a cyberattack on February 25, affecting city services such as telephone lines, transit schedules, tax services, and Ontario Works and Special Supports. The demand for ransom was described as "a whole hell of a lot of money" by Mayor Andrea Horwath, but the exact amount was not disclosed. The city is now working on restoring and rebuilding its systems, with no personal information compromised, according to Mayor Horwath.
March 15, 2024
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