Files taken from the city of Oakland by an unauthorized third party have been leaked, city officials said Friday, about a month after the ransomware attack.
The city said the hackers released some information but did not specify what that was.
“We are working with third-party specialists … and are reviewing the involved files to determine their contents. If we determine that any individual’s personal information is involved, we will notify those individuals in accordance with applicable law,” a spokesperson for the city said in a statement.
They added that they take the hacking seriously and will hold those responsible accountable.
A ransomware attack occurs when someone encrypts files