Cyber Incident Victim: Prince George County
Date:
Jun 2026
Location:
United States of America
Summary
Prince George County experienced a cyber attack that was discovered when staff noticed disruptions to computer systems, leading officials to believe that personal information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers and Social Security numbers may have been accessed. The county engaged outside cybersecurity experts, notified the FBI’s Cyber Crimes Division and the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and began offering complimentary credit monitoring to affected individuals. While the attack did not interrupt critical public safety services, systems have been secured and normal operations resumed, with additional safeguards implemented to strengthen network security.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
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| Available to members | 0 motives | 0 techniques |
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| 0 actors | Available to members | Available to members |
Description
Onor about June 11, 2026, Prince George County staff members observed disruptions in the county's computer systems, prompting an internal investigation. The technology team identified the disruptions as indicative of a cybersecurity attack. County officials subsequently disclosed that the incident may have exposed personal information of citizens and employees. The types of data potentially accessed include names, addresses, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, and Social Security numbers. The county emphasized that the breach did not interrupt critical public safety services.
Upon detection, the county immediately took steps to halt the ongoing incident and engaged external cybersecurity experts to assist with investigation and remediation. As a precautionary measure, Prince George County began offering complimentary credit monitoring services to any affected individuals who wished to enroll. The county also notified state and federal law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Cyber Crimes Division and the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. In parallel, new cybersecurity safeguards were implemented to secure the network.
Following the response efforts, the county reported that all systems have been secured and normal operations have resumed. Officials confirmed that the attack did not disrupt the provision of essential public safety functions at any point. The county continues to evaluate additional actions to further strengthen its network security posture.