Fulton County hit with cyberattack, local officials confirm

Fulton County Georgia was the target of a cyberattack on the weekend and the incident is under investigation, local authorities confirmed on Monday.

"We do not yet have a specific timeframe for when these systems will be restored, but we ask for your patience during this response," said Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts, according to The Hill. "We at Fulton County take cybersecurity seriously and we place a high priority on the protection of sensitive information."

The attack impacted the county tax system, phone lines, and judicial infrastructure. Pitts indicated that sensitive information on county employees or other individuals did not appear to be compromised. The FBI told The Hill it had communicated with Fulton County, but declined to comment further.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is currently pursuing a case against former President Donald Trump related to his 2020 election challenge in Georgia. She further faces allegations of misconduct related to her hiring of an alleged lover as a special prosecutor on the case.

It remains unclear whether there exists any connection between Willis's myriad legal endeavors and the cyberattack.

"While we are in the early phase of this incident, we want the public to be aware that we will keep them informed as additional information becomes available," Pitts concluded.

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