Delaware County Network Hacked, Services Disrupted Following Phishing Attack

• •Delaware County's network was hacked, disrupting essential services for residents.
• •The county previously suffered a ransomware attack in November 2020, paying $25,000 to resolve it.
• •Cybersecurity experts are now assisting the county in restoring services and enhancing security measures.

Delaware County is investigating a cyberattack that disrupted its network systems due to unauthorized activity detected on June 30, 2026. The county government took immediate action by shutting down its network to protect sensitive information. This incident follows a ransomware attack in November 2020, where the county paid $25,000 after hackers stole sensitive data. The current scale of the recent hack is still unclear, but the county has restored internet and phone services. Residents faced delays in accessing services such as the Register of Wills and courthouse functions. The county is collaborating with cybersecurity experts to enhance its network security and prevent future incidents.