Willis T. Thompson
Mayor of Vicksburg
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Oct 5, 2026
David ShipleyHOST
Ransomware has knocked the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi offline.
David ShipleyHOST
Mayor Willis Thompson told residents last Thursday that the city shut down its computer systems after the attack.
David ShipleyHOST
He called the shutdown temporary.
David ShipleyHOST
Emergency services are still running.
Steve PrenticeHOST
Vicksburg, Mississippi, located on the state's western border, is investigating a ransomware attack that has affected payments for utilities, but has not impacted emergency services.
Steve PrenticeHOST
Mayor Willis Thompson said that, quote, "No one's services will be shut off while the investigation is ongoing, and no penalties will be issued for late payments." End quote.
Steve PrenticeHOST
During this restoration period, no information has been released about any data stolen or the identity of the group behind the attack.
Steve PrenticeHOST
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Steve PrenticeSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Vicksburg, Mississippi, located on the state's western border, is investigating a ransomware attack that has affected payments for utilities but has not impacted emergency services.
Steve PrenticeSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Mayor Willis Thompson said that, quote, no one's services will be shut off while the investigation is ongoing and no penalties will be issued for late payments, end quote.
Steve PrenticeSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
During this restoration period, no information has been released about any data stolen or the identity of the group behind the attack.
Gerald AugerHOST
All right, hold on.
Eric TaylorHOST
A ransomware attack shut down the computer system of Vikings, Vicksburg, Mississippi, the mayor told residents Thursday morning.
Eric TaylorHOST
Mayor Willis Thompson published a statement in the local newspaper saying that the city is investigating a ransomware attack that has not impacted emergency services but has affected payments for utilities.
Eric TaylorHOST
He said the shutdown, the system shutdown was temporary.
Eric TaylorHOST
So he did use the past tense there.