North Miami residents are on edge after Mayor Alix Desulme disclosed that his personal Gmail account was hacked in a ransomware attack. This cyberattack has severely disrupted city operations, leaving many services unavailable online.
While City Hall has reopened, residents are currently only able to pay bills in person using cash or checks, as the city’s electronic payment systems remain offline.
In a letter addressed to residents on Sunday, Mayor Desulme revealed the extent of the breach: “This incident, which targeted me as your mayor, resulted in unauthorized access to my personal Gmail accounts. As a result, sensitive personal information, including my passport details, bank statements, credit cards, and private images, were potentially compromised.”
He reassured the public that the attack only affected his personal accounts and did not compromise any City of North Miami systems. However, the disruption to city services has been significant, with online payments being one of the most critical areas impacted.
Local residents have expressed their frustrations and concerns over the situation. Jacqueline Kemp, a North Miami resident, shared her experience at City Hall, “Everything went smooth. I paid my bill, I got my receipt, and I’m happy.”
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