Hackers Redoubling Efforts After Mecklenburg County Officials Refused To Pay Ransom
Officials say cyber criminals are redoubling their efforts to penetrate Mecklenburg County's systems after they refused to pay a ransom to hackers.
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16-Year-Old Charged In Death Of Teen Found In SE Charlotte Driveway
Police have charged a 16-year-old for the murder of Jaqual Bennett.
Watch The NCHSAA Championship Football Games This Saturday On WCCB
Catch all of the NCHSAA Football Championship action this Saturday exclusively on WCCB!
Hottest Christmas Toys For 2017
"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire... Jack frost nipping at your nose..." It's that time of year for parents to help Santa bring those hottest new toys to all the good little boys and girls. Check out the latest trend in the photo gallery for some ideas and what toys to look for this Christmas.
Judge Gives Ex-South Carolina Officer Michael Slager 20 Years For Shooting Death Of Walter Scott
Judge rules ex-South Carolina officer Michael Slager committed second-degree murder in the shooting of unarmed black motorist Walter Scott.
Harding Rams' Success Sparks Renaissance for School
Sometimes it's about more than just winning a game. Especially for a Charlotte school that has seen its share of problems.
Local Leaders Respond To President Trump Announcing Jerusalem As Israel's Capital
Local leaders are speaking out on both sides of the argument after President Donald Trump formally declared Jerusalem the capital of Israel Wednesday.
Social Media Threat Prompts Increased Security At A Chesterfield High School
The Chesterfield County Sheriff says there will be increased security at Central High School after a threat was made on social media Wednesday.
Experts Explain How Ransomware And Bitcoins Work For Hackers
Mecklenburg County decided to NOT pay the hackers to unlock the Ransomware infecting the county's servers. This isn't the first time we've heard of Ransomware or Bitcoins but what exactly are they? We asked a cyber expert to break down what they are and how the criminals use them.
UNCC Suspends Three Fraternities Accused Of Violating Hazing Policies
UNC Charlotte has placed three fraternities under interim suspension after allegations saying they violated University hazing policies.
Officials Say County Will Not Pay Ransomware Criminals $23K To Unlock Website
Mecklenburg County officials say a county-wide computer system outage is the result of a ransomware attack.
Police Identify Pedestrian Killed In Southeast Charlotte
CMPD has released the name of the man killed in a pedestrian involved accident Tuesday evening.
FBI Investigating Alleged Assault On United Airlines Flight Headed To Charlotte
The FBI is investigating a report of an assault on a female passenger on-board an United Airlines flight from Newark, New Jersey to Charlotte, North Carolina on December 5th.
Missing Mother And 8-Year-Old Daughter Found Safe In St. Louis
CMPD says Megan Stack and her missing 8-year-old daughter have been found safe in St. Louis.
Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Steps Away From Team Due To Health Issues
The Charlotte Hornets say head coach Steve Clifford will be away from the team for the immediate future to address his health.
Possible Data Breach Involving Duke Energy Customers
This morning, we know nearly 375,000 duke energy customers may have had their personal and banking information stolen in a data breach.
Authorities Searching for Suspect in School Bus Hit and Run
Authorities are searching for a driver who struck a school bus in a hit and run, while students were on board.
CMPD Tree Lighting Honors Murder Victims, Fallen Officers
Family and friends of murder victims came together Tuesday night to decorate a special Christmas tree at CMPD.
Hackers Hold Meck County Computer Systems Hostage, Demand $23,000 Ransom
Hackers are holding Mecklenburg County computer systems hostage.
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