Indiana Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Hit by Ransomware, Disrupting Dispatch and Reports

Keypoints

• The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Indiana was hit by a ransomware attack last week.
• The attack rendered the sheriff’s network and report-filing systems inaccessible.
• Police operations were disrupted, forcing dispatchers to use Seymour Police Department computers.
• Deputies were required to write reports manually due to system outages.
• Officials stated they will not pay the ransom demand.
• Authorities hope to restore the report submission system next week.
• The identity of the attackers and the extent of any data compromise remain unknown.