Ellis County Reports Ransomware Incident Affecting Computer Systems

Summary

Ellis County says a ransomware incident affected some computer systems. It took containment measures and brought in cybersecurity specialists. No access to personal or sensitive information has been identified so far; the investigation continues.

Key points

• Ellis County reported a ransomware incident affecting some of its computer systems.
• The county took immediate steps to contain the incident and engaged cybersecurity specialists.
• The county says no evidence of access to personal or sensitive information has been found so far.
• The investigation is ongoing with law enforcement and cybersecurity partners.
• The county is assessing the incident’s scope and cause and working to restore affected systems.
• The county’s website is ellisco[.]net.

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