Cyberattack still affecting Coastal Georgia SNAP users
Share this @internewscast.com

SAVANNAH, Ga. () — A number of Georgia EBT cardholders are still encountering issues with using their cards following a cyberattack targeting a call center in late July.

“I am retired and on a fixed income I can’t afford to buy food because I don’t have any cash,” a viewer wrote into Tuesday.

The attack shut down the Georgia’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system on July 28.

Nearly a month later, some EBT cardholders in Chatham County are still reporting issues accessing their funds.

“Money is on the card, but when going to the grocery store, it’s unusable. It will either show as invalid or report a lost card,” one viewer shared through an email to the news outlet.

Chatham County DFACS confirmed to that they were having issues due to the cyberattack.

Previously, many SNAP cardholders relied on the IVR call system to monitor their account balances and card transactions. Following the attack, the Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS) recommended that cardholders download the ConnectEBT app on their devices and secure their cards.

Since August 5, they haven’t released any additional public statements on their website. NBC’s 11Alive in Atlanta indicated that new cards were supposed to be issued to users, but some of these new cards are also facing functionality problems.

With the call center still non-operational, there is an alert on DHS’s website advising clients who need assistance with their card to reach out to the DHS Customer Contact Center at 1-877-423-4746 or email DHS Constituent Services at customerservicedhs@dhs.ga.gov.

DFACS also mentioned that cardholders who face difficulty accessing the app can log in to their account via the ConnectEBT website to manage locking and unlocking their cards, reset their password, and register for an account.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Visually Impaired Tattoo Artist Chronicles Inspiring Journey

In the heart of Poland, Ohio, Nicole Morrone defies expectations with her…

Trump Urges Supreme Court to Approve National Guard Deployment in Chicago

President Donald Trump has taken an urgent step by filing an emergency…

Surveillance Video Potentially Reveals Final Driver of D4vd’s Tesla Prior to Body Discovery

A private investigator has provided crucial surveillance footage to the Los Angeles…

Oklahoma Teen Escapes Prison Sentence Despite Multiple Rape Convictions: A Controversial Verdict

Editor’s Note: The following article discusses sensitive topics, including rape and sexual…

No Kings’ Organizer Assures Peaceful Nature of Upcoming Anti-Trump Rallies

One of the key figures behind the upcoming “No Kings” rallies appeared…

Kingsport City Leaders Unveil Key Updates at Annual State of the City Address

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – City leaders, staff, Chamber of Commerce members, and…

Understanding the Controversial ‘AI Homeless Man Prank’ and Its Risks, Warns Police

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – A new trend on TikTok, fueled by…

Texas School Dismisses Nearly 100 Students Due to Illness, Official Letter Confirms

In an unexpected turn of events at Kealing Middle School in Austin,…

Illinois Youth Hunters Achieve Record-Breaking Deer Harvest During Three-Day Season

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recent figures released by the Illinois Department of Natural…

United Airlines Aircraft Involved in Collision on O’Hare Tarmac

CHICAGO (WGN) – An incident involving two United Airlines aircraft occurred on…

US Jury Slams BNP Paribas with $20M Verdict for Role in Sudanese Atrocities

A federal jury in New York has rendered a significant verdict against…

NewsNation Collaborates with ICE for In-depth Coverage of Portland Operations

PORTLAND, Ore. – The city is at the forefront of witnessing the…