
Cybercrime’s Devastating Impact on Chatham County and 3 Preventative Steps for Residents
Chatham County, NC, experienced a significant cybercrime attack. On October 28, 2020, county Management Information Systems (MIS) staff identified a ransomware attack on the county’s network. The attack used DoppelPaymer, a type of cyber-attack that starts by sending fake emails that look real but contain harmful code. When someone opens