Back Fox5Atlanta City of Marietta hit by nationwide ransomware attack
MARIETTA, Ga. - Marietta officials say the city is unable to process certain online credit card payments because of a nationwide ransomware attack on the third-party payment processing vendor BridgePay Network Solutions.
City leaders said they are working to implement a secure alternative payment solution. It appears that the business license department is being affected.
Officials said the attack began Feb. 6. The specific ransomware group involved has not been publicly identified, but it is reportedly affecting hundreds of local governments across the country.
Payments can still be made in person, according to city officials.
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