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# LockBit Claims Wichita as Its Victim 2 Days After Ransomware Attack

**[Dark Reading](https://daily.dev/sources/dr)** · 1 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

LockBit claims responsibility for a ransomware attack on the City of Wichita. The attack disrupted the city's networks and services, including the airport, water service, and public transit. LockBit's leader was previously charged by the US Justice Department.

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