Vicksburg Hit by Ransomware Attack as City Systems Go Down and Utility Payments Stall

Vicksburg hit by ransomware attack as city systems go down and utility payments stall

A ransomware attack has temporarily shut down Vicksburg's computer systems, affecting utility payments and city operations.

Vicksburg impacted by ransomware attack

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg Mayor Willis Thompson announced the city is investigating a cybersecurity incident, which resulted from a ransomware attack. The incident resulted in the temporary shutdown of the city's computer systems on October 1, 2026. According to Willis, services such as 911, the Police and Fire Departments and utility services were not [...]

Mayor Confirms Ransomware Incident Disrupted Mississippi City Systems

The city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, has taken its computer systems offline after a ransomware attack disrupted several city functions. Mayor Willis… Read more →

Ransomware attack disrupts some city services in Vicksburg

Some online government services in Vicksburg are unavailable due to a ransomware attack. Mayor Willis Thompson confirmed that officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident that targeted the city’s computer systems. While emergency services are up and running, other functions are offline until further notice. The mayor said that online payments cannot be made for utility […]

Mississippi mayor says ransomware incident led city to shut down systems

Government services were temporarily disrupted by ransomware in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Mayor Willis Thompson said the FBI and other authorities are investigating.

City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, shuts down computers after cyberattack

Joseph Topping reports: The City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, has shut down its computer systems after a ransomware attack, potentially delaying in-person utility payments while emergency response and utility service continue. Mayor Willis Thompson told The Vicksburg Post that the city had disconnected its internet operations. “We had to bring our internet operations down, just for... Source