Atlanta Ransomware Investigation Continues; Restoration Timeline Unclear

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms speaking to the press at City Hall on Monday about last week’s cybersecurity attack.

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Atlanta city officials said the investigation following Thursday’s ransomware attack has moved into a restoration mode, though its timeline remains unclear. The attack continues to affect some city operations.

At a press conference Monday, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said they remain “in a hostage situation” with the hackers and are working around the clock on the issue.

The city has brought in Sandy Springs cybersecurity firm, Secure-Works to help.