Murray County Government: Murray County Government hit by cyberattack, several offices operating with limits

Murray County Government Hit by Cyberattack, Critical Offices Temporarily Closed

On Wednesday, May 13, Murray County, Georgia, fell victim to a cyberattack that disrupted network systems across multiple government offices. As a result, the Tax Commissioner, Tax Assessor, Probate Court, and Juvenile Court have been closed until systems are fully restored. Other county offices remain operational but with limited functionality.

Despite the disruption, public safety services including first responders, 911, and emergency operations remain unaffected. Voting operations are also proceeding as scheduled.

County officials have not disclosed details about the nature of the attack or the timeline for recovery. The incident highlights the growing vulnerability of local government infrastructure to cyber threats.

Source: https://www.local3news.com/local-news/murray-county-government-hit-by-cyberattack-several-offices-operating-with-limits/article_30ea1b2c-a00f-44cc-a497-cf4ff474f860.html

Murray County Government TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/murray-county-chamber-of-commerce

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"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "5/2026",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "6",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the economy of geographical region"

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                        'location': 'Georgia, USA',
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                'operated with limited functionality. Public safety services '
                'and voting operations remained unaffected.',
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