A malware attack has disrupted the Cullman County Revenue Commissioner’s Office’s ability to collect property taxes and renew tags online. The attack, which affected a portion of the office’s website, is being investigated by information technology specialists. Until services are restored, a one-week grace period for all payments will be observed and payments can be made in person at the county courthouse.
FBI removed PlugX malware from U.S. computers
The FBI, in collaboration with international partners, successfully deleted “PlugX” malware from infected computers globally. The Chinese government-funded hacking group, “Mustang Panda,” that used a