
Dallas Police Department, City Hall hit with ransomware attack
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A ransomware attack caused the Dallas Police Department and City Hall to shut down their websites. It also caused some jury trials to be canceled.
"DFR has been running on manual dispatch operations since early this morning," Evans said.
Ransomware involves hackers essentially holding a target computer or computer system hostage by encrypting its files and demanding payment, often via bitcoin. Ransomware can target individuals, businesses, and governments alike.
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