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Tarrant Resists Ransomware, Restores Services Amid Cyberattack

2/13/2025

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Tarrant faced a cyberattack as criminals demanded ransom, but city officials stood firm and refused to pay. Police Chief Wendell Major announced that IT contractors successfully restored services, with reports temporarily recorded on paper. Thankfully, unlike Birmingham's devastating March 2024 incident, Tarrant's departments continued to function, while an investigation into the breach unfolds.

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Story summary

Tarrant faced a cyberattack as criminals demanded ransom, but city officials stood firm and refused to pay. Police Chief Wendell Major announced that IT contractors successfully restored services, with reports temporarily recorded on paper. Thankfully, unlike Birmingham's devastating March 2024 incident, Tarrant's departments continued to function, while an investigation into the breach unfolds.