Anne Arundel County is currently in the grips of a cyber incident that has taken a toll on its governmental IT services, as per a recent statement by County Executive Pittman. According to an official communication, the cyberattack of external origin has led to a series of precautionary measures being implemented by the county to ensure system safety. This includes limiting internet access and shutting down several systems to avoid further damage while officials work with cybersecurity specialists to unravel the situation.
The ongoing investigation sees county officials combing through the aftermath with tactical precision to contain and understand the scope of the damage caused by the cyberattack. As reported by the County Executive's statement, obtained by Anne Arundel County Government, details on the incident remain scarce due to the sensitivity of the matter and the risk of exposing valuable information to potential threat actors. Public services have been impacted, although some progress has been made in securing and restoring affected systems.
Despite the challenges, many county services remain operational, albeit with temporary manual workarounds filling in for the currently offline technology. Residents with concerns about their water or tax bill deadlines can contact the Office of Finance for assistance, and payments can still be processed via checks, cash, and by phone, albeit not accepting credit cards yet. Fortunately, county parks, recreational centers, and senior centers are open, with the County's 911 and 311 services operating without interruption throughout this cyber crisis.
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