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Stevens Point Faces Targeted Ransomware Attempt

Stevens Point Faces Targeted Ransomware Attempt

First seen 30 Sep 2026, 05:07 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •September 30, 2026 at 06:08 UTC
  • •Stevens Point experienced a targeted ransomware attack on September 23, 2026.
  • •City IT staff successfully blocked the attack before execution, preventing data compromise.
  • •Emergency services remained functional during the incident, with ongoing investigations into the breach.

The City of Stevens Point experienced a targeted ransomware attack on September 23, 2026, which disrupted city phone and email systems. Mayor Mike Wiza confirmed that the city's IT staff and multiple agencies successfully blocked the attack before it could be executed. There is currently no evidence that any data was compromised. The city is working to restore services, with intermittent outages expected as systems are gradually brought back online. Emergency services remained operational throughout the incident. The city has implemented stricter cybersecurity protocols to prevent future incidents. The investigation into how the breach occurred is ongoing.

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Timeline

2026-09-23
Targeted ransomware attack attempted
City phone and email systems were disrupted, but the attack was blocked before execution.
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2026-09-29
City confirms attack details
City leaders confirmed the attack was targeted and outlined response measures taken by IT staff.
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