Hackers accessed Georgetown County computer systems over the weekend, officials say
Georgetown County’s computer network suffered a major infrastructure breach over the weekend, affecting most of the county’s electronic systems, including email.
Police and jail systems were not affected. The county said it doesn’t know when systems will be operational again.
County offices can be reached by phones. County phone lines are still operational, and staff members continue to work normal hours.
The county said it has insurance against cyberattacks and is working with cybersecurity experts to determine if any information may have been affected.
The county’s website, gtcounty.org, is still operational and additional updates can be found there as they become available.
This story was originally published January 25, 2021 at 1:07 PM.
Gerard Albert III
The Sun News