Winston-Salem, North Carolina – The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office reported its social media accounts were compromised Wednesday, prompting a public warning to disregard recent posts.
According to a statement shared by the agency, multiple official social media pages are currently being hacked. Officials advised residents not to trust or engage with any content posted from those accounts until further notice.
The sheriff’s office directed the public to follow its official account on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @GOfCSO_NC for verified updates and official messaging.
Authorities did not specify when the breach was first detected or what type of unauthorized content may have been posted. It is also unclear whether any internal systems beyond social media were affected.
The warning may be particularly relevant for residents who rely on social media for real-time updates on traffic alerts, school safety notices, and law enforcement activity.
The sheriff’s office said it will notify the public once control of its accounts has been fully restored.
This is a developing situation.
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