According to sources, City of Joplin & Joplin Police Department (a Public Safety organization in Missouri) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2021-07-09.
Source 1 | 2021-07-09
“-"Telephone service has been restored to city of Joplin offices and departments after being disrupted in an early Wednesday cybersecurity intrusion." -"The attack disabled many of the city government’s computerized and online operations, including its internet telephone service." -"A City Hall statement on Thursday said that the systems affected had been isolated and the incident reported to law enforcement. City officials also consulted a cybersecurity firm to investigate the intrusion." -"“This incident has not impacted our ability to provide police, fire or emergency services to our community.”“
Source 2 |
“• “The Joplin Police Department notified the Globe on Wednesday morning that its computers were down and the newspaper would not be able to access crime reports.” • “Municipal court was forced to cease operations for the day due to a resulting inability to conduct case work.” • “Other city services affected by the issue: Online payments for trash and sewer bills or court fines could not be made. Payments for most departments require cash or check, card payments not accepted by many departments. The health department conducting limited investigations for communicable diseases. Limited basis services for temporary Medicaid applications, vital records, animal control dispatch and some vaccinations. COVID-19 vaccinations will still be available. Help with emergency situations, such as dog bites, should be sought through 911. • “Public transportation services are affected” “
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