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Georgia's Cobb County Downplays Cyber Threat Before Weekend Outage

Cobb County officials in Marietta, Georgia, took multiple servers offline beginning Friday, March 21, 2025, after detecting “unusual activity” on internal systems. Initial messaging described the disruption as routine maintenance, including a now-deleted webpage and follow-up posts on the county's website and social media accounts. However, a spokesperson

Derby Police Department in Connecticut Investigates Suspected Cyberattack

Computer systems at the Derby Police Department in Derby, Connecticut, may have been compromised in a suspected ransomware attack, though officials have not confirmed details. Police Chief Scott Todd reported data access issues on March 11, and city officials held a closed session on March 13 to discuss security concerns

Cyberattack Disrupts Strafford County Court Operations in New Hampshire

On March 17, 2025, a cyberattack crippled Strafford County’s electronic communications system in Dover, New Hampshire, forcing the suspension of court proceedings, including an attempted murder trial. Prosecutor Joachim Barth told Judge Andrew B. Livernois that the hack disrupted every aspect of the county’s digital infrastructure and also

Cyberattack Forces Atchison County, Kansas, Office Closures

Atchison County offices in Atchison, Kansas, will remain closed to the public through Tuesday, March 18, 2025, following a cybersecurity attack that disrupted the county's computer network. Officials first disclosed the incident on Sunday, March 16. In a statement, county officials assured residents that emergency services, including 911,

Fort Bend County Libraries in Texas Hit by Cyberattack

Fort Bend County Libraries, based in Richmond, Texas, experienced a cybersecurity incident in late February that disrupted network services across its system. On February 24, 2025, library staff detected the breach, leading to outages affecting the library's website, catalog, internet access, and eLibrary services. In response, the county’

Cyberattack Disrupts City of Mission, Texas, Network Systems

A cyberattack has disrupted the City of Mission's computer systems, forcing officials to take portions of the network offline. The incident, first detected on February 28, 2025, has affected various city services, including law enforcement operations. Police officers have reportedly lost access to state databases for license plate

Maine's Franklin County Recovers from Ransomware Attack, Faces Questions on Delay

Franklin County, seated in Farmington, Maine, experienced a ransomware attack on February 6, 2025, briefly disrupting its computer network. County Administrator Amy Bernard confirmed that while the attack temporarily impacted systems, prior investments in backup technology allowed the IT department to restore full functionality within 24 hours. Officials immediately contacted

Cleveland Municipal Court Closes, Website Down After Cyber Incident

The Cleveland Municipal Court in Cleveland, Ohio, has shut down its systems and will remain closed to the public on Monday, February 24, 2025, following a cyber incident. Deputy Court Administrator Mike Negray stated that the nature and scope of the incident remain under investigation. As a precaution, all internal

Anne Arundel County Hit by Ransomware Attack Amid Maryland Cyber Threats

Anne Arundel County, based in Annapolis, Maryland, has suffered a ransomware attack attributed to the INC ransomware group. Detected on February 22, 2025, the attack has disrupted multiple public services, though 911 and 311 systems remain operational. The county’s computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, used by first responders, has been

Cyberattack Disrupts Appomattox County Schools, Government Services in Virginia

Appomattox County, Virginia, is responding to a cybersecurity incident that has affected multiple organizations, including Appomattox County Public Schools (ACPS). The attack, discovered over the weekend, prompted officials to enlist external cybersecurity experts and notify state and federal authorities. While essential public services such as 911 remain operational, some network-based