Gloucester County, Va., Responds to Ransomware Attack

A recent ransomware attack in Gloucester County, Va., has compromised residents’ personal information and officials are monitoring its aftermath amid a state and federal investigation.

The county’s Information Technology Department (ITD) detected the incident “on or about April 22,” according to an online update July 2, but staffers quickly secured and restored systems.

The Maine Attorney General’s Data Breach Notifications website has the attack listed as happening April 18 and indicates it affects 3,527 people, including one Maine resident. Law firm Woods Rogers submitted the notice, which shows the county has mailed notification letters to residents…

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