Law enforcement data stolen in Wichita ransomware attack

**Executive summary:** The City of Wichita announced a ransomware attack (claimed by LockBit) that resulted in files containing law enforcement incident and traffic information — including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license/state ID numbers, and payment card data — being copied; affected systems remain offline and municipal services are disrupted. The report notes other U.S. local governments have experienced similar attacks, law enforcement has acted against LockBit infrastructure earlier this year, and analysts question LockBit's claim that the data was sold.