Some Unified Government offices have been affected by a cybersecurity attack last weekend, according to an updated post on the UG’s website.
Among those affected were district court, the appraiser’s office, the district attorney’s office, motor vehicle department and sheriff’s office, according to the information from the UG.
The Wyandotte County District Court was not accepting e-filings because of the cybersecurity attack, according to the updated announcement on Tuesday. Those who need to file documents were asked to come to the Wyandotte County Courthouse at 710 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas, or fax their documents to specific offices. The fax numbers are at https://www.wycokck.org/Engage-With-Us/News-articles/UG-Cybersecurity-Attack.
Those who submitted an appeal of their 2022 appraisal may have had their appointment rescheduled, according to the UG information online. Those who might be affected may call the appraiser’s office at 913-573-8400.
The district attorney’s office may have some services delayed, according to the UG’s website, and the office may be contacted by phone for more information.
According to the UG’s website, the state of Kansas has suspended all motor vehicle services with the UG, and the UG will update this situation in the future.
For those who have bids in process at the procurement office, the bids are delayed. Those who are affected may call 913-573-5440.
Booking confirmations are not available online from the Sheriff’s office, according to the announcement. For more information, call 913-573-2861.
According to the UG website, a comprehensive assessment is underway of the cybersecurity attack’s effects on systems and services.
The UG has been working with the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and the Mid-America Regional Council cybersecurity task force to determine if any data has been compromised.