LockBit Municipality Planning
LockBit - Springfield City Government Crisis
Quick Reference
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Malmon | LockBit (Ransomware/Stealth) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Tier | 3 (Expert) |
| Variant | Municipality - Payroll + Public Services |
| Stakes | Employee payroll + Emergency services + Public trust + Citizen data |
| NPCs | Mayor Foster, Rodriguez (Finance Director), Chief Taylor (Police), Harrison (IT Director) |
Hook: Payroll processing + emergency dispatch when LockBit encrypts city systems. 1,200 employees + public safety vs ransomware.
Victory: Contain LockBit, restore payroll and emergency services, protect public trust, avoid ransom from public funds.
Key Mechanics: Double extortion threatening citizen data, public accountability, emergency services cannot fail
Type Effectiveness: Ransomware weak to offline backups (+3), resists decryption (-2)
Critical Challenge: Police/fire dispatch encrypted, payroll deadline absolute, LockBit threatens citizen data publication, media scrutiny
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