Investigation of Ransomware Attack on Montgomery County Government Computers

Montgomery County authorities are investigating a ransomware attack on government computers. The attack has impacted several services that the county provides, especially at the probate office.

As of late this morning, a county spokesperson says the probate office can’t process vehicle tags, registrations, business licenses or marriage licenses, although the driver license system is operating.

The spokesperson says no information has been stolen in the attack and there is no concern that county employees nor the public would have their information stolen.

The spokesperson says that computer experts are investigating what caused the ransomware attack and how to make repairs. The FBI has been contacted, as have computer security providers.

Update from Montgomery County as of late Tuesday afternoon:

Please be advised the Montgomery County computer system is still down. The Information System Department continues its efforts to repair and restore the system. Lou Ialacci, Chief Information Systems Director, has advised his department is making progress but all applications will not be in working order tomorrow. Ialacci does believe the Sheriff’s Office will be much more operational tomorrow but the Probate and Revenue Offices remain the same. There still is no time frame on when the system will be fully functioning and back to normal.  

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