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City of Coweta hit with system-wide ransomware attack, has backup

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City of Coweta hit with system-wide ransomware attack, has backup

The City of Coweta, Oklahoma experienced a system-wide ransomware attack on August 5 and engaged contracted IT and cybersecurity professionals to contain the incident and begin recovery. The city maintains backup systems to support restoration efforts.

Why it matters: Municipal officials and IT teams should monitor this incident for attack methodology and recovery timeline, as cities face increasing ransomware targeting of critical services and administrative functions.

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