City officials in Midway have confirmed a cybersecurity breach involving the police department’s SmartCOP system, raising concerns about the security of public records and sensitive documents.
- Midway officials confirmed the SmartCOP system was breached and say ransomware is involved, potentially impacting documents and public records.
- Residents have reported difficulty accessing requested public records, prompting city officials to notify some community members by email about the breach.
- Watch the video below to see what authorities are telling residents following the breach.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Questions are growing tonight after the City of Midway confirmed a cybersecurity incident. I’m your neighborhood reporter Tatyana Purifoy in Midway, where city officials say their SmartCOP system, which houses police documents and public records, was breached and impacted by ransomware.
Midway city officials confirm they were the victims of a cybersecurity incident, and the breach may have compromised public records and official documents…