Wexford County, Michigan, reports ransomware attack on election day
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Wexford County, Michigan, experienced a ransomware attack on Tuesday 5th of November, which caused widespread computer disruptions.
County Administrator Joe Porterfield confirmed the incident, stating that the county's internet security system detected the attack attempt early in the morning.
The attack affected computer systems at the Wexford County Courthouse and the Sheriff’s Office, leading to service outages, including non-functional phones at the courthouse. However, the county’s 911 emergency services continued to operate without interruption. The county claims that the ransomware attack, election security and integrity were unaffected.
The county disconnected its network to prevent further infiltration. The FBI and relevant authorities have been notified, and an investigation is ongoing to assess if any data was compromised.
No details are disclosed about any stolen data or impacted individuals.
Additional updates and details about the ransomware attack are expected to be provided as the investigation progresses.
