The group holding Knoxville’s computer systems hostage wants nearly $400,000 for the release of the city’s data.
Ransomware Attack Goes Public
Hackers posted city employee information online in an attempt to intimidate the Kincannon administration into paying a ransom for stolen data.
City Likely Won’t Pay Ransom
The Kincannon administration hopes to have computer systems affected by ransomware attack restored in less than two weeks.
City Files Kidnapped
Ransomware attack hits computer servers, but officials say they don’t think personal information was compromised.
Council OKs Budget
Mayor Indya Kincannon’s spending plan got green-lighted despite questions from one Council member about priorities.
Green Strategies
The city stays the course on sustainability, while KUB inks a deal with TVA that should boost solar’s share of the power pie.
‘A Year of Austerity’
Kincannon’s budget holds steady without a tax increase while devoting more resources to the COVID-19 response.
Accounting for the Coronavirus
In her first budget as Knoxville’s mayor, Indya Kincannon will focus on housing in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
A Shelter From the Storm
The Guest House will provide a place where COVID-19 patients who are homeless can go into quarantine.
Last Call
Responding to the COVID-19 threat, the city is closing all bars and restaurants, while the county is closing bars and placing limits on restaurant capacity.