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SC: Ransomware attack may be affecting 911, emergency dispatch in Jasper Co.

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Dissent

Kristen Rary reports:

Earlier this week it was confirmed Jasper County had a cyber attack on their countywide systems, including email and emergency response systems.

At that time, county officials said 911 and emergency dispatch services were not having any issues as a result of the cyberware attack. Now, that may not be the case.

Some Jasper county residents are worried their safety might be at risk.

Three weeks. That was the last time the Hardeeville fire department got a call through their dispatch application that speeds up their response time.

Read more on WTOC.

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