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Ransomware disrupts public services in Vicksburg

Vicksburg’s mayor said a ransomware incident led the Mississippi city to temporarily shut down systems and disrupted public services. The FBI and other authorities are investigating.

A ransomware incident temporarily disrupted public services in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and led the city to shut down systems, according to Mayor Willis Thompson. The FBI and other authorities are investigating. Available information does not specify which systems were affected or how long the disruption lasted.

The item was published on October 2, 2026, and appeared in The Record’s feed as an automated translation. To consult and verify the details, check The Record’s original report and look for updates from the city or authorities; the feed translation may not capture every detail of the original.

Original source: Prefeito do Mississippi afirma que incidente de ransomware levou cidade a desligar sistemas

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