County IT reports ransomware contained; investigation with Epic Legal Solutions underway

Aug 31, 2026

Kiowa County received an update that a recent ransomware attack left systems restored and that the county is working with Epic Legal Solutions to analyze what data may have been taken; the county will report back with findings.

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Matt Christenson updated the Kiowa County Commissioners on a recent ransomware incident, telling the board that "all systems are up and running." He said the county is working with Epic Legal Solutions to perform data mining to determine what information may have been taken and that he will report back on their findings.

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