BROWNSTOWN – Federal and state authorities have launched an investigation following a cyberattack targeting the Jackson County computer network, officials announced Monday.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that portions of the county’s digital infrastructure were compromised. Upon discovering the breach, local officials immediately began coordinating with state and federal partners to isolate the threat and maintain the security of government operations.
Despite the breach, county leadership reports that the impact has been successfully mitigated. According to a news release, there is currently no indication that any of the following were lost or compromised:
- County hardware
- Sensitive data
- Taxpayer funds
While the systems remain operational, it remains unclear exactly how long the network was impacted or if specific digital services were temporarily disabled during the initial attack.
The investigation is a collaborative effort involving several high-level security agencies:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Indiana Department of Homeland Security
- Jackson County Local Officials
Jackson County Commissioner Drew Storey praised the swift, coordinated response between the various levels of government.
“Jackson County is blessed to have good leaders and great local, state and federal partners to help work through crises such as a cyber threat,” Storey said. “This time we haven’t lost any hardware, data or taxpayer funds. Jackson County will continue protecting our communities and families in the way they have come to expect.”
The investigation remains ongoing as technicians work to further fortify the county’s network against future threats. Officials have not yet commented on the source of the attack or the specific methods used by the intruders.
