City of Joplin phone lines operational after “network security incident”

JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin City Hall’s phone lines are operating once again, after what the City is calling a “network security incident” that happened Wednesday.  The phone lines are connected to the internet in offices.  The City hasn’t provided updates for any of the other services impacted, like online bill payments.

The City called a cyber security firm to investigate the “incident”.  The City is investigating whether personal information submitted during online payments was involved.

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