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pnwmom

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Fri Mar 23, 2018, 01:30 AM Mar 2018

Major ransomware attack hit Atlanta, Georgia computers.

http://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cyber-attack-hits-atlanta-computers-everyone-who-has-done-business-with-city-may-be-at-risk/85-530947288

ATLANTA - In a story first reported by 11Alive, city of Atlanta computers have been cyber attacked by ransomware that has encrypted some personal and financial data.

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Officials also said Thursday afternoon they are working with the FBI, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cisco cybersecurity officials and Microsoft to determine what information has been accessed and how to resolve the situation.

Bottoms said everyone who has done business with the city is potentially at risk, and advised businesses and consumers to check their bank accounts.

"City payroll has not been affected," Cox said, "and we have not determined that City Hall will need to be closed on Friday."
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