Gilmer County in Georgia reports ransomware attack, disconnects systems

Gilmer County, Georgia is reporting a ransomware incident that has disrupted its services.

The cybersecurity breach prompted the county to disconnect affected systems from the network to prevent further damage. The specific systems impacted by this incident have not been disclosed by county officials.

However, they have advised the public to anticipate delays in services while efforts are underway to safely restore and secure operations. The county is actively managing the situation to mitigate the impact of this cyberattack.

This incident follows a similar cyberattack that significantly hampered services in Fulton County several weeks prior. As of now, there is no additional information provided about the cause of the attack, the extent of the data compromised, or the number of individuals affected. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.