The City of Wichita is staying tight-lipped on details about a cyber attack that led to the shutdown of some of its online systems.
Getting details on the cybersecurity attack, how it happened and what information could be at risk has been a challenge. The City has not had answers to many of KSN’s questions. What is known is the City is shutting down computer systems to prevent malware spread and that’s leading to adjustments for firefighters and first responders.
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Source: MSN News
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