Flint Got Hacked?!
💻 Flint Got Hacked — Let’s Talk About It So, this one hits close to home. Back in August 2024, the City of Flint got hit with a major ransomware attack that shut down a bunch of internal systems. If you’re from the area or you’ve ever tried to pay a water bill online, you probably noticed something was off. The city’s network got locked up, billing systems crashed, and people couldn’t even call some departments. Yeah… it was serious. But let’s break it down. 🧠What Even Happened? On August 14, 2024, Flint’s internal servers got compromised by a ransomware attack. That’s when hackers get into a system, encrypt the data, and demand money (a ransom) to unlock it. Basically, they hold the city’s tech hostage. Right away, it took down things like: Online water, sewer, and tax billing Internal emails and phones GIS mapping systems The only way to pay bills? In person with cash or check. Imagine that in 2024. 🔥 Was Emergency Stuff Affected? Thankfully, no. 911 ser...
