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Germantown Cyberattack Update and impact

February 2, 2024
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Germantown Cyberattack Update and impact

Germantown, Tennessee, found itself ensnared in a malicious cybersecurity incident, which city officials unveiled to the public on a Friday morning. The disruption, initially reported just before 6 a.m., prompted swift action as the city activated its cybersecurity protocols to mitigate potential damage. While specific details regarding the nature of the attack are scarce due to the ongoing criminal investigation, it’s evident that the incident has prompted collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to delve deeper into the matter.

According to Jessica Comas, the City of Germantown’s marketing and communications manager, the attack appears to have targeted internal, on-site servers, though efforts are underway to assess and minimize its broader impact. Although the city assures that certain critical systems related to finance, utilities, and payment information remain uncompromised, precautionary measures have led to the temporary shutdown of various city systems to prevent further infiltration.

Despite the containment efforts, the incident has led to disruptions in services such as permit issuance and public records requests, with residents likely to experience delays. Notably, while emergency services like 911 remain operational, non-emergency lines into the city have been affected, prompting officials to provide alternative contact methods for public safety inquiries. Nonetheless, city operations continue, with essential services like waste collection proceeding as scheduled and options available for online utility and tax payments to ensure minimal disruption for residents.

Reference:
  • Germantown hit by ‘malicious cybersecurity incident’: Here’s what we know
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