Small South Carolina city missing public funds after cyberattack, officials say
TL;DR
The City of Westminster, S.C. experienced a cyberattack compromising IT systems, leading to loss of public funds. Officials are working with law enforcement and insurance to address the issue while ensuring payments continue.
Source: FOX Carolina
The City of Westminster, S.C. learned that portions of its information technology (IT) systems were compromised in a cyberattack. City officials notified the Westminster Police Department, which requested assistance from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the FBI. Public Safety and Utilities operations have been minimally impacted. The cyberattack resulted in a loss of public funds, but city officials said that payments will be made to contractors, staff, and creditors. FOX Carolina asked how much money was taken, but the city declined to share and they are actively pursuing available options through insurance providers, including crime and cyber policies. The investigation remains active. Westminster has a population of less than 2,500. Full Story