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Systems restored after data breach in city of Acworth, officials say

Ajc • June 21, 2026

A cybersecurity breach in the city of Acworth is still under investigation, but systems and services have been fully restored, officials said.

Few details were released the incident. The nature of the breach and its impact on residents is unclear.

The city discovered a June 8 “cybersecurity incident” that “impacted certain computer systems,” according to a news release from Friday. Officials notified law enforcement and began working with cybersecurity experts, and an investigation is ongoing, they said.

“We want to reassure our community that city services are fully operational,” the city said in its news release. “All systems have been restored, and there is no impact to day-to-day operations.”

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Acworth Cyberattack Disrupts City Networks, Services Remain Operational On June 8, 2026, Acworth officials reported a cyberattack that compromised several government computer networks. The city quickly engaged cybersecurity professionals and law enforcement to secure the infrastructure. Despite the intrusion, all municipal services continued to operate without interruption. The specific networks affected have not been disclosed due to an ongoing digital forensics investigation. City leaders have indicated that they will provide more information once the investigation concludes. Recent advisories from cybersecurity researchers highlighted vulnerabilities in VPN and edge-device systems, which may have been exploited during this incident. The city has restored the impacted networks and is working to identify the attack vector. The incident underscores the importance of rapid response and forensic analysis in mitigating cyber threats. 3 sources 52

Systems restored after data breach in city of Acworth, officials say

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