Summary: Matagorda County, Texas, is grappling with a cyberattack that has led officials to declare a disaster, impacting various internal systems. The county is collaborating with multiple cybersecurity agencies to secure its systems and is providing updates to its residents. While emergency services remain unaffected, the breach has disrupted normal operations, prompting alternative payment methods for residents.
Affected: Matagorda County Government
Keypoints :
- Cyberattack discovered on Friday, leading to a disaster declaration by County Judge Bobby Seiferman.
- Internal systems were affected, but emergency services remained operational.
- Investigation ongoing, with no group claiming responsibility for the attack.
- County is restoring online services and has provided alternative payment methods for residents.
- Other municipalities have also declared disasters due to similar cyber incidents.
Source: https://therecord.media/texas-county-disaster-declaration-cyberattack