TX: Kaufman County Faces Cybersecurity Attack: Courthouse Computer Operations Disrupted

Kaufman County officials confirmed a security incident on 20 October that disrupted access to certain courthouse computer systems and employee files, according to InForney. Some computers at the courthouse are infected, and some employees are currently unable to access their files. The Sheriff’s Department and emergency services were not impacted and continue to operate normally. The county has not released details on the cause of the incident. The article notes the incident disrupted courthouse operations, though it does not indicate broader county services were affected.