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Cyber Attack Leaves 6 N.C. Counties Locked Out of Their Online Records

From birth certificates to death certificates, your most important records are stored with your county register of deeds.

They’re responsible for keeping and protecting your most important records.

But Thursday, a company that works with local governments across North Carolina has been paralyzed by a cyber attack with no end in sight.

Cott Systems said they work with 300 local offices in 21 states, but right now that work is on hold and local offices are facing the fallout.

From birth certificates to death certificates, your most important records are stored with your county register of deeds. This week, at least six North Carolina registers are in limbo.

Read more at WRAL

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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