Federal agents have joined the investigation to figure out if a government system was breached by hackers, Your Content has learned.
County employees were notified Monday when the breach was discovered, and county, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. But it was unclear Tuesday when the attack on the network began.
”The investigation is ongoing and we are working with computer forensic specialists to understand the full nature and scope of the event and confirm accurate information before sharing the details,” County Council said in a statement. “County employees have been notified and provided with information and instructions.”
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