Mayor’s Office of Communications
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Michael Smith, Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release: November 28, 2018
News Release
Statement on U.S. DOJ Indictment of Cyber Attack Perpetrators
ATLANTA—The City of Atlanta issued the following statement on today’s announcement by the United States Department of Justice on the indictment of two individuals involved in an international hacking and extortion scheme.
“The City of Atlanta is aware of the U.S. Department of Justice’s indictment related to the March cyber-attack against the City. We are grateful for all our federal partners who have assisted with identifying the perpetrators and bringing them to justice. The Administration remains committed to ensuring the ongoing safety and security of the City’s cyber-infrastructure, as well as that of the people of Atlanta.”
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