Spartanburg County encountered a cybersecurity incident earlier in the week that activated an immediate response from network software vendors, cybersecurity professionals, and law enforcement. The attack was successfully contained with the help of the county's software platforms and its personnel. To mitigate the risks, certain connections and electronic services were disabled. The county staff and security personnel are currently focused on restoring systems and public access. Previously, the county suffered ransomware attacks in 2018 and 2023, making this incident part of a troubling pattern.
Spartanburg County officials reported a cybersecurity incident earlier this week that triggered immediate responses from network software vendors, cybersecurity experts, and law enforcement.
Scottie Kay Blackwell confirmed that the cyberattack was contained by the county's software platforms and personnel, who disabled certain connections and electronic services.
In response to the attack, staff and security personnel are actively working to restore systems and public access.
This incident follows previous ransomware attacks experienced by the county in 2018 and 2023.
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