Jackson County hit by ransomware, declares state of emergency

On April 2, 2024, Jackson County tweeted that it had identified significant disruptions within its IT systems, “potentially attributable to a ransomware attack”. Jackson County is one of 114 counties in Missouri, with a population of approximately 718,000 people, mostly in Kansas City.

We have identified significant disruptions within our IT systems, potentially attributable to a ransomware attack. Departments impacted so far include Assessment, Records, & Collections. Offices will be closed until further notice.https://t.co/kyRMmwtiTj pic.twitter.com/piOt3khPK8

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