If you were planning to visit the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office or a motor vehicle branch on Tuesday, you’ll have to reschedule.The Jefferson County Clerk’s Office said it, along with all motor vehicle branches, will be closed on Tuesday due to “unexpected system outages.”On Tuesday, a spokesperson confirmed it’s due to a cyberattack:”The Jefferson County Clerk’s Office has experienced a cyberattack. We have reported the attack to the appropriate agencies. We have contracted with a cybersecurity company who is in the process of conducting a forensic analysis of the attack. Currently we do not believe there has been an egress of data. We will have more information once the forensic analysis is complete. We appreciate your patience as we go through this difficult process.”It’s unclear when the offices will reopen.
If you were planning to visit the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office or a motor vehicle branch on Tuesday, you’ll have to reschedule.
The Jefferson County Clerk’s Office said it, along with all motor vehicle branches, will be closed on Tuesday due to “unexpected system outages.”
On Tuesday, a spokesperson confirmed it’s due to a cyberattack:
“The Jefferson County Clerk’s Office has experienced a cyberattack. We have reported the attack to the appropriate agencies. We have contracted with a cybersecurity company who is in the process of conducting a forensic analysis of the attack. Currently we do not believe there has been an egress of data. We will have more information once the forensic analysis is complete. We appreciate your patience as we go through this difficult process.”
It’s unclear when the offices will reopen.
