City of Hayward getting back online after ransomware attack

The city of Hayward is gradually getting back online after a ransomware attack downed its computer systems Sunday morning. City leaders shut down Hayward’s public website, its emails and its online portals to prevent further damage from the hackers. The city has not disclosed what the hackers were demanding but no important information has been reported stolen so far. “We have no evidence of a breach or theft of private personal or confidential information related to any current or former city employee, community member or other member of the public,”...