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Florida Department of Health Temporarily Shuts Down Online System after Cyber Attack Targeting Vital Records

On Wednesday, it was reported that the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) experienced temporary outages in its online system due to a potential cyber attack. The hacker group responsible for breaching the agency’s computer system, Vital Statistics, which handles vital records such as marriage, divorce, birth, and death certificates.

The FDOH is currently working with law enforcement and other relevant stakeholders to address the situation. They reassured that most of their systems and services are still operational with no disruptions. However, they will notify any affected parties once a comprehensive assessment of the cyber attack is completed.

The incident has raised concerns about the security of online systems and data in government agencies. As a result, the FDOH continues to investigate the incident and take measures to ensure that their systems are secure from future attacks. Stay updated with the latest headlines in Florida by subscribing to Your Florida Daily for quick news updates.

Samantha Johnson

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