City of Fort Worth

The City of Fort Worth is a municipal government entity serving the residents of Fort Worth, Texas, located in Tarrant County and surrounding areas. It operates as the primary local authority, providing a wide range of essential public services and infrastructure management for its community. Core functions include the maintenance of public works, management of city facilities, and the operation of a public-facing website that serves as a key communication and service portal for citizens. Internally, the organization utilizes various systems to support its operations, such as platforms for managing maintenance work orders, which are critical for the upkeep of city assets and services. As a large urban center, its scope encompasses the coordination of numerous departments responsible for public safety, transportation, utilities, and community development, reflecting the comprehensive responsibilities of a major city government.

In June 2023, the City of Fort Worth experienced a significant cybersecurity incident involving its public website. Threat actors gained unauthorized access to an internal system specifically used for managing maintenance work orders. The attackers exfiltrated and publicly posted data from this system, which included work order attachments, photographs, spreadsheets, and internal emails, with the stated intent of making a political statement. City officials confirmed that the public-facing website itself was not compromised and stated that their investigation found no evidence that sensitive information pertaining to residents, businesses, or city employees was accessed during the breach. In direct response to the incident, the city implemented forced password resets for affected accounts and initiated an ongoing investigation in coordination with law enforcement agencies to address the compromise and its origins.