Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home Incidents

Macon-Bibb County Cyberattack Disruption

May 14, 2024
Reading Time: 3 mins read
in Incidents
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.

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

Tags: AtlantaCyber Attackscyber incidentsCyber Incidents 2024Cyber RiskGeorgiaMacon-Bibb CountyMay 2024
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Indian Bank Transfer Records Exposed

Indian Bank Transfer Records Exposed

September 26, 2025

Chinese Cyberspies Hit US Defense Firms

September 26, 2025
Indian Bank Transfer Records Exposed

Neon App Shuts Down After Data Leak

September 26, 2025
Morrisroe UK Company Hit By Cyber Attack

Boyd Gaming Reports Data Breach After Attack

September 24, 2025
Morrisroe UK Company Hit By Cyber Attack

Morrisroe UK Company Hit By Cyber Attack

September 24, 2025
Morrisroe UK Company Hit By Cyber Attack

GeoServer Flaw Breaches US Agency Network

September 24, 2025

Latest Alerts

Fake PyPI Login Site Steals Credentials

Google Warns of BRICKSTORM Malware

Hidden WordPress Backdoors Create Admins

Hackers Target AWS and Steal Credentials

SonicWall SMA100 Update Removes Rootkit

BadIIS Malware Spreads Via SEO Poisoning

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    Indian Bank Transfer Records Exposed

    Chinese Cyberspies Hit US Defense Firms

    Neon App Shuts Down After Data Leak

    Boyd Gaming Reports Data Breach After Attack

    Morrisroe UK Company Hit By Cyber Attack

    GeoServer Flaw Breaches US Agency Network

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial