A possible internet security breach is under investigation at the Camden County Courthouse. During the investigation, county officials are trying to secure vital records.

The FBI seized computer equipment from the Camden County courthouse this week, according to FBI spokeswoman Bridget Patton, who declined to provide more information because of the investigation.

The Lake Sun Leader reports the Camden County Commission placed all four members of its Information Technology department on administrative leave. Phones and internet operations at the courthouse have been down since Monday.

The Camden County attorney issued this statement on Wednesday:

“The Camden County Commission has been advised of a possible security breach of the Camden County computer system. Upon learning of this possibility, the Camden County Commission took immediate steps to secure the system and started an investigation to determine if there was in fact a breach of the system, how it might have occurred and how to prevent such a breach in the future.

“The security of county records and sensitive County information is of high importance to the County Commission and the Commission will take whatever steps are necessary to secure and protect these records. The Commission apologizes for the inconvenience these steps may have caused to the office holders, their staffs and the general public. The Commission hopes to have the system back up and running as soon as possible.

“As further information becomes available, the public will be advised.”