Summary
Middletown just got hit by a cyberattack that's throwing city services out of whack and leaving everyone stressed about what's next. It's a major wake-up call about how easily our local government's digital setup can be compromised.
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Impact analysis
While the exact price tag isn't out yet, dealing with ransomware and fixing hacked systems usually costs taxpayers a pretty penny.
Cybersecurity consultants and IT firms specializing in crisis management stand to gain as the city scrambles to patch its digital holes.
Everyday residents are the ones taking the hit, dealing with delayed city services and worrying about whether their personal data is safe.
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