North Miami Cyberattack Shuts Down City Hall: Mayor’s 'Personal' Information Compromised

Alix Desulme Mayor North Miami-Dade FloridaPhoto byhttps://capitalanalyticsassociates.com/spotlight-on-alix-desulme-mayor-city-of-north-miami/

Mayor Told By City Hackers Have "Explicit" Photos of Him, Mayor Denies Ever Taking A Nude Photo.

Fort Lauderdale, FL – In a salacious turn of events, a cyberattack has crippled the City of North Miami, leading to the temporary shutdown of City Hall and significant disruptions to municipal services. The attack, which was detected on August 4, 2024, has left residents and officials grappling with the aftermath as they work to restore normalcy.

Mayor Alix Desulme revealed that his personal Gmail account was compromised in the attack, leading to the unauthorized access of sensitive personal information, including his passport details, bank statements, and credit card information. Disturbingly, the hackers also claimed to have obtained explicit photos of the mayor, though Desulme has vehemently denied ever taking such photos. “That’s something that I have never done, take nude pictures of me,” he stated.

The cyberattack has had far-reaching consequences for the city’s operations. While some systems have been restored, the utility payment system remains offline, forcing residents to pay their bills in person using cash or money orders. Additionally, the police department’s in-car communication systems are still down, requiring officers to rely on radio communication to perform their duties.

North Miami City HallPhoto byOCMM

City Hall has reopened for limited services, but the full extent of the damage is still being assessed. Federal authorities are assisting in the investigation, and cybersecurity experts are working diligently to secure the city’s systems and prevent future breaches.

Mayor Desulme, who is running for re-election in November, has expressed his commitment to transparency and dedication to the community during this challenging time. “I remain fully committed to serving our community with transparency and dedication,” he said in a statement. The city has set up a hotline for residents with questions and provides regular updates as more information becomes available.

As North Miami continues to recover from this unprecedented cyberattack, residents and officials alike are left to ponder the vulnerabilities of their digital infrastructure and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.

For more information and updates, residents can visit the city’s official website or contact the hotline at 305-895-98041

Thank you for reading this article. I would appreciate hearing what you think. Please hit the LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW buttons.

Research and source materials:

https://northmiamifl.gov/

https://www.northmiamifl.gov/153/Police-Department

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/08/11/north-miami-city-hall-to-reopen-after-cyberattack-mayor-says-his-gmail-was-hacked/

https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/were-north-miami-mayors-nude-photos-leaked-in-cyberattack-21033757

https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/were-north-miami-mayors-nude-photos-leaked-in-cyberattack-21033757