Editor’s note: Alexander City Mayor Woody Baird said he was advised by the city’s insurance company not to provide public comment about the recent ransomware attack.
Despite limited public statements, City of Alexander City officials are continuing to address a ransomware attack which targeted the city over a month ago.
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