Tarrant Appraisal District says it is victim of ransomware attack following website crash

Noah Alcala Bach

March 22, 2024 at 1:20 PM·1 min read

The Tarrant Appraisal District said Friday that it had been the victim of a criminal ransomware attack.

“We have reported this incident to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Texas Department of Information Resources and will cooperate with any resulting investigation,” the agency said in a press release.

After the TAD’s website crashed last week, the agency launched its revamped one. That one crashed on Thursday.

Our investigation is ongoing and we are working diligently with our retained experts to safely and securely restore operations. We have a meeting scheduled with our Board of Directors on Monday, March 25, 2024, and will provide an update following that meeting.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Yahoo News
Miss Teen USA resigns days after Miss USA steps down. What's going on with the pageants?
This is the first time in 72 years that the Miss Universe Organization doesn’t have a Miss USA or a Miss Teen USA titleholder.
Yahoo Sports
Nuggets star Jamal Murray takes ‘full responsibility’ for throwing heat pack, towel on court in Game 2 loss
Jamal Murray was fined $100,000 by the league this week for throwing things onto the court in his team's loss to the Timberwolves on Monday.
Yahoo Sports
Report: Indianapolis police investigating Bucks' Patrick Beverley after incident with fans in Game 6 loss to Pacers
Patrick Beverley threw a ball at Pacers fans multiple times in the final minutes of the Bucks' Game 6 loss earlier this month.
Yahoo Life
RFK Jr. says doctors found a dead worm in his brain. Here's how it happens and why it's rare in the U.S.
Health experts explain neurocysticerosis, which is likely what the presidential candidate experienced.
Yahoo Music
Steve Albini dies at 61: A guide to some of the revered engineer's best albums
You might not know the name of the musician and revered audio engineer, who died Tuesday at 61, but you’ve almost certainly heard his work.
Yahoo Sports
Rory McIlroy won’t rejoin PGA Tour’s policy board after pushback from other members
“I think it got pretty complicated and pretty messy.”
Yahoo TV
'Let It Be' director says lost Beatles documentary became 'collateral damage' during band's breakup
"Let It Be" director Michael Lindsay-Hogg talks to Yahoo Entertainment about making the 1970 documentary, which was first released at a very unfortunate time — as the band broke up.
Yahoo Life Shopping
At over $140 off, this speedy Tineco wet-dry cordless vacuum is below its Black Friday price
'Literally a lifesaver, a back-saver, a time-saver,' says one convert.
Yahoo Life Shopping
This wireless Playtex cooling bra 'feels like having nothing on,' shoppers say — and at $18, it's over 50% off
'There isn't any boob sweat': It's seamless, it's breathable and it's on mega-sale.
TechCrunch
Encrypted services Apple, Proton and Wire helped Spanish police identify activist
As part of an investigation into people involved in the pro-independence movement in Catalonia, the Spanish police obtained information from the encrypted services Wire and Proton, which helped the authorities identify a pseudonymous activist, according to court documents obtained by TechCrunch. Earlier this year, the Spanish police Guardia Civil sent legal requests through Swiss police to Wire and Proton, which are both based in Switzerland.
Yahoo News
Timeline: Key legal and electoral dates for Donald Trump
In order to make sense of Trump's often-overlapping election and court dates, we’ve put together a comprehensive timeline that is constantly being updated.
TechCrunch
Apple's 'Crush' ad is disgusting
Apple can generally be relied on for clever, well-produced ads, but it missed the mark with its latest, which depicts a tower of creative tools and analog items literally crushed into the form of the iPad.
Yahoo Finance
Warner Bros. Discovery earnings preview: Investors eye NBA updates amid linear TV turmoil
Warner Bros. Discovery will report first quarter earnings before the bell on Thursday. Here's what to expect
Yahoo Finance
Rivian reports mixed Q1 results but trims capex forecast and sees Q4 'gross profit'
Rivian reported mixed quarterly results for the first quarter, but will see further cost savings from shifting its upcoming R2 production to its Normal, Ill., plant and trimming its capital expenditure forecast.
Yahoo Life Shopping
A sleep expert told us this Tempur-Pedic memory foam pillow is the best at easing neck pain — and it's on sale
'No pain, no headaches!': Over 4,000 five-star fans are resting easier thanks to this spine-supporting number.
Yahoo Life Shopping
Kyle Richards loves these Asics shoes, down to $60 — they feel like 'walking on clouds,' shoppers rave
Wanna get your steps in this summer? 'My feet never feel sore or tired at the end of the day,' says one fan.
Yahoo Personal Finance
VA funding fee exemption: How it works and who qualifies
Certain active-duty service members, veterans, and surviving spouses qualify for a VA funding fee exemption on their VA home loans. Find out if you’re exempt.
Yahoo Sports
Pirates calling up top pitching prospect Paul Skenes
Skenes, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, began this season in Triple-A.
Yahoo Sports
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, agrees to plead guilty to 2 charges in gambling scandal
Ippei Mizuhara agreed to plea guilty to a pair of charges after he stole nearly $17 million from Shohei Ohtani to help cover up gambling losses.
TechCrunch
OpenAI offers a peek behind the curtain of its AI's secret instructions
OpenAI is offering a limited look at the reasoning behind its own models' rules of engagement, whether it's sticking to brand guidelines or declining to make NSFW content. Large language models (LLMs) don't have any naturally occurring limits on what they can or will say.

News

Life

Entertainment

Finance

Sports

New on Yahoo

Tarrant Appraisal District says it is victim of ransomware attack following website crash

Recommended Stories

Miss Teen USA resigns days after Miss USA steps down. What's going on with the pageants?

Nuggets star Jamal Murray takes ‘full responsibility’ for throwing heat pack, towel on court in Game 2 loss

Report: Indianapolis police investigating Bucks' Patrick Beverley after incident with fans in Game 6 loss to Pacers

RFK Jr. says doctors found a dead worm in his brain. Here's how it happens and why it's rare in the U.S.

Steve Albini dies at 61: A guide to some of the revered engineer's best albums

Rory McIlroy won’t rejoin PGA Tour’s policy board after pushback from other members

'Let It Be' director says lost Beatles documentary became 'collateral damage' during band's breakup

At over $140 off, this speedy Tineco wet-dry cordless vacuum is below its Black Friday price

This wireless Playtex cooling bra 'feels like having nothing on,' shoppers say — and at $18, it's over 50% off

Encrypted services Apple, Proton and Wire helped Spanish police identify activist

Timeline: Key legal and electoral dates for Donald Trump

Apple's 'Crush' ad is disgusting

Warner Bros. Discovery earnings preview: Investors eye NBA updates amid linear TV turmoil

Rivian reports mixed Q1 results but trims capex forecast and sees Q4 'gross profit'

A sleep expert told us this Tempur-Pedic memory foam pillow is the best at easing neck pain — and it's on sale

Kyle Richards loves these Asics shoes, down to $60 — they feel like 'walking on clouds,' shoppers rave

VA funding fee exemption: How it works and who qualifies

Pirates calling up top pitching prospect Paul Skenes

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, agrees to plead guilty to 2 charges in gambling scandal

OpenAI offers a peek behind the curtain of its AI's secret instructions