Fort Smith Cyberattack Investigation Concludes with Data Access Confirmation

• •Cyberattack on Fort Smith's systems began via Police Department access.
• •Data potentially compromised includes personal and financial information of over 36,000 residents.
• •City services are being restored, with payment systems back online.

An investigation into a cyberattack on Fort Smith's computer systems, identified on August 16, is nearing completion. City Administrator Jeff Dingman confirmed that a threat actor accessed the city's systems through the Fort Smith Police Department, exfiltrating certain data. The city is assessing the impact on personal and financial information of over 36,000 residents and 1,032 employees, but has not disclosed specifics on compromised data. Payment systems at City Hall, District Court, and the Landfill have been restored, and all public-facing services are online. The city is collaborating with cybersecurity specialists and federal partners to secure its systems and implement additional security measures. The investigation has assured that the immediate threat has been contained.