ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. – The Anne Arundel County Government has confirmed that a cyberattack of external origin is affecting multiple county systems, though the full extent of the impact remains under investigation.
In an official update issued at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, county officials stated that the Office of Information Technology, public safety officials, and cybersecurity experts are actively assessing the situation and working to mitigate potential risks.
Authorities have not yet disclosed which specific systems have been compromised or whether any sensitive data has been affected. It remains unclear if this is a ransomware attack, data breach, or another form of cyber disruption.
“We are committed to providing timely and accurate updates as more information becomes available,” the county said in its statement, urging residents to monitor official government channels for further developments.
At this time, government services may still experience disruptions, but no timeline for full system restoration has been provided. The county has not indicated whether law enforcement or federal cybersecurity agencies have been called in for assistance.
This remains a developing story. More details will be provided as new information emerges.
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