Cyber-attack Leads to Declaration of Disaster in Texas County
In Texas, Matagorda County’s Emergency Operation Center warned that a cybersecurity breach had been discovered involving a virus that has affected several internal systems. Located near Houston, Matagorda County government serves about 40,000 residents.
County Judge Bobby Seiferman issued a declaration of disaster due to the security breach. “We are taking this incident very seriously and are working around the clock with cybersecurity professionals to fully secure our systems and ensure the protection of sensitive information,” Seiferman said. “We understand the inconvenience this may cause and are committed to providing transparent updates as we continue to work through this challenge.”
The source of the breach is reported to be an unauthorized access point, which has impacted various departments and disrupted some operations. The Department of Public Safety Cybersecurity Division, the Texas Department of Emergency Management, the Department of Informational Services, and the FBI are all working to investigate the incident and mitigate its damage. Read more about this story on our LinkedIn page
County Judge Bobby Seiferman issued a declaration of disaster due to the security breach. “We are taking this incident very seriously and are working around the clock with cybersecurity professionals to fully secure our systems and ensure the protection of sensitive information,” Seiferman said. “We understand the inconvenience this may cause and are committed to providing transparent updates as we continue to work through this challenge.”
The source of the breach is reported to be an unauthorized access point, which has impacted various departments and disrupted some operations. The Department of Public Safety Cybersecurity Division, the Texas Department of Emergency Management, the Department of Informational Services, and the FBI are all working to investigate the incident and mitigate its damage. Read more about this story on our LinkedIn page