Murray County, Georgia says a ransomware attack on its computer network has been resolved and most systems are back online as restoration continues. County officials disclosed they paid a $200,000 fee after consulting cybersecurity and forensic experts, saying the move was meant to prevent county data from being published. #MurrayCounty
Keypoints
- Murray County says the ransomware incident has been resolved.
- Most county systems are now operational again.
- Officials paid a $200,000 fee after expert consultation.
- The payment was intended to stop county data from being published.
- The county says it is strengthening security to reduce future risk.