Cyberattack closes Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, all motor vehicle branches


A cyber attack forced the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office to close its eight branches this week. The attack was first discovered at 2:24 a.m. Monday, said Ashley Tinius, a spokesperson for the office.

The office has been working with a private cybersecurity firm and law enforcement to investigate the attack and repair its system, Tinius said. So far, that investigation suggests no personal information was stolen or compromised, she said.

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Source: MSN News


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