All of Jackson County 's networks have been restored, following the ransomware attack that disrupted its systems nearly two weeks ago.
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The attack, which the county said was carried out by a Russian group, disabled the county's tax payments, online real estate, marriage license and systems .
“The scale of the attack was massive, making the rapid recovery a remarkable achievement by IT our,” said Frank White Jr., Jackson County Executive.
The ransomware attack against Jackson County occurred after a corrections officer clicked on a phishing. As a result, the county's assessment, collection, and records departments have been shut down following the attack.
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These departments will reopen in various locations from Tuesday, April 15.
- The assessment department will be open by appointment only. Residents who had appointments before the attack will be prioritized and rescheduled.
- Residents who need access to the collections department can use online payment options through the myJacksonCounty to avoid wait times.
- The new weekend hours will be from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 20 and every Saturday in May.
- Finally, the department of recording deeds will offer electronic property records and applications for marriage licenses.
See also: Jackson County – ransomware: Recovery efforts continue
What security measures can someone take to avoid ransomware attacks?
One of the most important security measures is to install and update a reliable antivirus. These programs can detect and remove ransomware before it can cause damage. It is also important to keep your operating system and all applications up to date. Regularly backing up your important data is another crucial step. It is also important to be careful with the emails and attachments you receive. Many times, ransomware enters your computer through emails that seem innocent, but contain malicious links or attachments. Finally, you can use tools that restrict the execution of automated applications and links, known as application execution controllers. These tools can stop ransomware from executing before it has a chance to lock your files.
Source: kshb.news
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