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Mississippi mayor says ransomware attack forced Vicksburg to shut down systems

Vicksburg, Mississippi, shut down its computer systems after a ransomware attack, Mayor Willis Thompson said. Emergency services were unaffected but utility payments were disrupted, and the city is investigating with the FBI, DHS and private cybersecurity experts.

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Mississippi mayor says ransomware attack forced Vicksburg to shut down systems

Utility payments disrupted; emergency services unaffected
Shutdown described as temporary, late-payment penalties waived
FBI, DHS, state officials and private experts assist recovery
City probing possible compromise of personal or confidential data

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