Odessa, Texas Successfully Thwarts Cyberattack, Ensures Resident Data Safety

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Date Reported: 2024-11-20
Country: USA
Victim: City of Odessa | Ville d’Odessa | odessa-tx.gov
Additional Information :

  • The city of Odessa, Texas, experienced a cyberattack on November 20.
  • The city’s cybersecurity team successfully detected and halted the attack before any damage occurred.
  • City systems were taken offline for one day to ensure normal operations.
  • Services are expected to be restored by November 22.
  • No resident data was compromised during the incident.
  • Payments due on November 21 will not be considered late.

Article: https://www.firstalert7.com/2024/11/22/city-odessa-experiences-cyber-incident/