"Indianapolis Low-Income Housing Agency Hit by Ransomware"

The federal agency that provides low-income housing in Indianapolis is currently facing a ransomware attack that’s delayed its ability to send out rent payments to landlords.  It was noted that all employees of the Indianapolis Housing Agency lost access to their email during the attack, which began weeks ago.  An investigation is currently underway, and the attack was still ongoing as of Wednesday.  The housing agency has not released details about the motive or identity of the individuals behind the ransomware attack.  The agency noted that the attack delayed the ability to send out October rent payments to landlords for the federal housing choice voucher program, also known as Section 8, which 8,000 Indianapolis families depend on.  That federal program provides rental assistance to very low-income families, the elderly, and disabled individuals for housing on the private market.  The agency said it is on track to complete all November rent payments on time.  The housing agency is currently working to address late fees due to the delayed Section 8 payments.  

SecurityWeek reports: "Indianapolis Low-Income Housing Agency Hit by Ransomware"