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Ransomware attack disrupts administrative and court operations in Fulton County, US

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In January 2024, Fulton County, Georgia, in the United States, was hit by a cyber-attack that disrupted its online systems and court operations, amongst other services. LockBit claimed the ransomware attack and threatened to release stolen documents, whilst the county worked to restore its systems. County leaders said an employee's mistaken click led to the attack, and the official in charge refused to pay a ransom of millions of dollars.

Key facts

Affected organisation
Fulton County
Incident type
Ransomware
Occurred / detected
Not confirmed
Scale of damage
Disruption of online systems, court operations and other services
Cause / method
Ransomware attack triggered by an employee's mistaken click
Location
United States

Timeline

  1. Damage from a cyber-attack on Fulton County, Georgia, in the United States was reported.
  2. Authorities restored disrupted online systems and court operations whilst investigating whether personal information had been compromised.
  3. LockBit claimed responsibility for the Fulton County ransomware attack.
  4. The attackers threatened Fulton County by setting a deadline for releasing the stolen documents.
  5. County leaders said an employee's mistaken click led to the ransomware attack earlier in the year.
  6. It was reported that the county official in charge had refused the attackers' demand for a ransom of millions of dollars.

20 related reports

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