What Happened When a Ransomware Attack Hit a Tiny Kansas County

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Pottawatomie County, Kansas, was not expecting a ransomware attack. That’s why it was so damaging.

“The driver’s license is completely down, we can’t do taxes,” she said.

In response to follow-up questions, the county declined to comment on what digital currency was used, citing the ongoing investigation, or say if information stored by the county’s Health Department was compromised. However, in response to follow-up questions from the Record, Pottawatomie County confirmed the next day that its GIS system remained down. An update to the County website on Oct. 7 also confirmed it remained inoperational. It appeared to be restored by Oct. 14.

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