BridgePay, a payments processing system, has been knocked offline due to a ransomware attack, prompting an investigation by the US Secret Service.

As a result of the outage, merchants are currently only able to accept cash payments, according to reports.

The BridgePay payments system has been knocked offline due to a ransomware attack, resulting in significant disruptions to merchants who are now only able to accept cash payments.

Details of the attack are still emerging, but it has been reported that the US Secret Service has become involved in the investigation. The attack has left merchants unable to process transactions through the BridgePay system, forcing them to rely on cash payments only. The incident highlights the vulnerability of payment systems to cyber attacks and the potential consequences for businesses that rely on them.

The impact of the ransomware attack on BridgePay is likely to be felt by both the company and its merchants, who will be looking for a swift resolution to the issue. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen what measures will be taken to prevent similar attacks in the future and to restore the BridgePay system to full functionality.