Palm Bay’s Online Payment Portal Down After Ransomware Attack Hits BridgePay
Palm Bay, FL – The city’s online billing payment portal went offline February 6 following a ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions, the third-party vendor that processes credit card payments for municipal services. The outage affects utility bills, building permits, business tax receipts, and public works payments, forcing residents to use in-person or mail alternatives. No restoration timeline has been provided.
This marks the second time in seven years that Palm Bay residents have been impacted by a breach of a third-party payment processor. The pattern raises questions about…
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