According to sources, Cott Systems (a Other organization in Ohio) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2022-12-28.

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Source 1  |  2022-12-28

Statement from COTT Systems

“December 26, Cott Systems identified some unusual activity on our servers. In an abundance of caution, we disconnected all of our servers to isolate that activity within our environment. “

“We then immediately engaged cyber specialists to investigate the event and they began a forensic analysis. It has been determined that Cott Systems is the victim of an organized cyber-attack.“

“Cott systems provides land recordation services in 17 states, including several NY counties“

Source 2  |  2023-01-03

Cyberattack against records vendor Cott Systems interrupts counties nationwide

“An apparent cyberattack last month against a digital-records management vendor has left local governments nationwide reverting to paper-based processes to process birth certificates, marriage licenses, real-estate transactions and other forms. The vendor, Cott Systems, supplies professional services and cloud-based software for managing data and automating workflows related to vital government records. According to its website, Cott serves about 400 local governments across 21 states.“

“The company told its customers last week that on Dec. 26, it identified “some unusual activity on our servers” that prompted the company to unplug its servers in an attempt to isolate the intrusion. The company’s note stated that it notified the FBI and Department of Homeland Security of the incident, but that there’s not a timeline for reactivating its products, which are used by local clerks and recorders to manage vital records and property deeds. “

“The downstream effects have slowed operations at records offices that rely on the Columbus, Ohio, company. At least six counties in North Carolina have been locked out of their vital records systems and have fallen back to updating records manually. “

“In a note to customers on Monday, Cott Systems CEO Deborah Ball wrote that the company’s databases “are complete and in good order” and that 93% of its infrastructure had been fixed, but that she is still unsure when service might be restored. Ball added that none of the company’s data appeared to be lost or damaged. “

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