The US city of acworth-ga.gov was targeted by the incransom ransomware threat actor, impacting operations by encrypting data and disrupting municipal services. Acworth, “The Lake City” in the foothills of North Georgia, is located along Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, and the attack affected public sector continuity in #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: acworth-ga.gov
- Sector: Public Sector
- Country: US
- Actor: incransom
- Source: http://incblog6qu4y4mm4zvw5nrmue6qbwtgjsxpw6b7ixzssu36tsajldoad.onion/blog/disclosures/6a46888b5ae71db30ca3fad9
- Discovered: 2026-07-02T16:32:48.336121+00:00
- Published: 2026-07-01T23:59:00+00:00
Information
- Located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, along the banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, earning the nickname “The Lake City.”
- Known for its rich history and charming downtown area.
- Offers abundant outdoor recreational activities.
- Features a vibrant restaurant scene.
- Hosts an active calendar of festivals and events.
- Recognized as one of the best family-friendly destinations in the Atlanta region.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "incransom". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.