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Macon-Bibb County Cyberattack Disruption

May 14, 2024
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Macon-Bibb County Cyberattack Disruption

Over the weekend, Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, located southeast of Atlanta, faced a cyberattack, prompting officials to take immediate action. County authorities, upon discovering the attack, swiftly took the government network offline as a precautionary measure. Despite ongoing investigations and efforts to bolster security measures, government offices remain unable to access email accounts or landline phones reliably, causing significant disruptions to operations.

In response to the incident, county spokesperson Chris Floore released a statement affirming the county’s proactive approach to address the cyber breach. Floore emphasized that the county is diligently investigating the matter and implementing additional security measures to mitigate further risks. Furthermore, the county has reached out to state and federal security officials for guidance and assistance in navigating the aftermath of the cyberattack.

The nature of the cyberattack, whether it involves ransomware like the recent incident in Wichita, Kansas, remains undisclosed by Macon-Bibb County officials. Similar to cybersecurity advisories issued by agencies like the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Administration (CISA), Macon-Bibb County officials underscore the importance of caution against paying ransom payments, as they do not guarantee the restoration of compromised data or systems.

The cyberattack on Macon-Bibb County highlights the persistent threat faced by local government entities and underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures. With disruptions to essential services such as email and phone communications, the incident underscores the vulnerability of government networks to malicious cyber threats, necessitating ongoing vigilance and collaboration with state and federal authorities to safeguard against future attacks.

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  • Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, Grapples with Cyberattack Disruption

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