Gloversville, N.Y., hit by ransomware attack

The City of Gloversville’s computer system was hit by a ransomware attack, which compromised the personal information of employees past and present.

The attack was discovered by the finance commissioner back in March, the city announced on Saturday. There was a ransomware note on the server. Gloversville reported the attack to the FBI. State Police and the Department of Homeland Security’s Incident Response Team.

The attackers, who are believed to be from Eastern Europe, stole employees’ personal information, including all payroll records and account numbers, according to the city.

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