The city of Modesto revealed new details regarding a ransomware attack that targeted victims through the city’s digital network.
On Thursday, the city said that it has been responding to a ransomware attack since last month and that a “limited amount” of the personal information of some people was compromised.
That information included social security numbers, state-issued identification numbers, phone numbers, and driver’s license information.
The city said it would begin notifying by mail next week those who may have been impacted by the attack and will provide them with free credit monitoring services.
City Spokesperson Andrew Gonzales said the attack was limited to the police department and that no other residents, agencies or members of the public were threatened.
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