"Royal" Ransomware Gang Strikes Dallas, Disrupting City Services

The city of Dallas has suffered a ransomware attack that has "significantly impacted" police and other city services. The attack was initiated by a group called Royal, which uses custom-made encryption and has compromised US and international organizations. The city's Information and Technology Services department is gradually restoring service, prioritizing public safety and resident-facing departments. The FBI is in contact with city officials, and emergency plans prepared and practiced in advance are in place. The severity of the attack depends on how much and what kind of data Royal has encrypted.