After a targeted cyber-attack in August, Fremont County has resumed normal operations.
With hard work, determination, and support, Fremont County is now back to about 90% operating capacity. Elections, Motor Vehicle and the Building Department are at full capacity while all other departments are between 80 to 95% restored.
Fremont County officials and departments are still working on small glitches but are building back stronger and more resilient moving forward. The county has also partnered with the State of Colorado to better prepare for attacks like these in the future.
The incident is still under criminal investigation.
“The initial shock of the cyberattack, was rough, because it felt like a personal attack on all of us,” said Fremont County Emergency Manager Mykel Kroll. “This is our home, and our citizens who we work with and work for. This specific attack targeted county officials and departments, as well as a small number of community members”.
All those whose information may have been compromised have been notified by mail. Anyone who has not received a letter can be assured that their information is secure.
The Fremont County website–fremontco.com–has incident updates, information on county services, and access to county offices information. It also offers resources to help with online security.
