Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority reports ransomware attack
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The Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (WSA) in Georgia is reporting they were the target of a malware attack on November 26, 2024.
The Lynx ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack, posting evidence on their website on January 14, 2025. The post was later removed, indicating possible ransom payment.
According to Executive Director Gil Shearouse, the attack's impact on customers has been "minimal," but has not disclosed details about the nature and extent of the compromise. The utility has not disclosed whether any customer data was compromised, what systems were affected, or whether any ransom demands were made or paid.
The investigation appears to be ongoing, with more details expected to be released as they become available.
