Woodstock Police Hit by Cyberattack
Return To ArticleThe City of Woodstock and the Woodstock Police Service are both currently suffering cyber attacks.
Woodstock’s top administrator, David Creery, confirmed the city had a network breach early Saturday morning around 4 a.m. when a virus entered its computer system. That virus has since prevented the city from accessing its email and data networks.
Creery said the city has engaged experts and police in its investigation, including the Woodstock Police Service and the OPP cyber-crimes unit.
The attack “has the appearance” of aransomware, though no formal ransom demand has been made, Creery added.
