Washburn County is investigating a cyber incident discovered on August 6, 2026, and has shut down county technology to protect systems while working with cybersecurity professionals to assess the scope and restore services. The county says services may be temporarily disrupted, but offices and the court system remain open, and updates will be posted on the county website as the investigation continues. #WashburnCounty
Keypoints
- Washburn County is responding to an ongoing cyber incident.
- The county activated incident response procedures on August 6, 2026.
- County technology was shut down to protect systems and data.
- Some internet, phone, and related services may be temporarily disrupted.
- The county is restoring services and sharing updates through its official website.
Read More: https://co.washburn.wi.us/notification-of-cyber-incident/