Jackson County Hit by Ransomware Attack, Disrupting Key Services

Several county departments, including tax payments and license processing, are offline due to a cyberattack, with no data believed to be compromised.

Jackson County's IT systems suffered a ransomware attack, leading to the closure of the assessment, collections, and recorder of deeds offices.
The attack was discovered on Tuesday, with other county systems remaining unaffected and taxpayer data reportedly secure.
Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Missouri Highway Patrol, are assisting in the investigation to identify the perpetrators.
Despite the disruption, emergency services and the county's computer-aided dispatch system remain operational.
Jackson County Executive declared a state of emergency, highlighting a potential significant budgetary impact and the need for further IT security investments.