Jackson County, Missouri, Closes Offices Because of Ransomware Attack

Jackson County, Missouri, confirms ransomware attack after declaring a state of emergency on Tuesday. The FBI, federal Department of Homeland Security, Missouri Highway Patrol, and the county sheriff’s office are part of the ongoing investigation. We are currently in the early stages of our diagnostic procedures, working closely with our cybersecurity partners to thoroughly explore all possibilities […]

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