Ransomware Used in February Attack
| Submitted | Oct. 1, 2020 |
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From: Allan Liska
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
The name/variant of the ransomware that was used against the city in February of 2020.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 4 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Allan Liska
From: Wayne
In response to the below request,
The City of Wayne, Nebraska was a victim of the following ransomware variant in February 2020:
ReVIL / Sodinokibi
Submitted by,
Brian Kesting
Technology Support Specialist
City of Wayne
402-375-1733
bkesting@cityofwayne.org
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Wayne
Nebraska Public Records Act Office
306 Pearl Street
Wayne, NE 68787
October 2, 2020
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
The name/variant of the ransomware that was used against the city in February of 2020.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 4 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Allan Liska
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From: Allan Liska
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Allan Liska