Ransomware attack cripples Dallas city services and websites.

Several public services in Dallas, including courts and emergency services websites, have been disrupted by a ransomware attack called Royal, which is believed to be linked to the Conti gang of cybercriminals with ties to Russian intelligence. The attack has caused the closure of courts and the unavailability of police and fire service home pages. The Dallas city officials have confirmed that the cause of the disruption was ransomware. Ransomware attacks have had a devastating impact on US companies, organizations, and local authorities, costing taxpayers millions of dollars.