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Pennsylvania Courts Unaffected by Ransom Demand in Recent Cyberattack

The Pennsylvania state courts agency confirmed it did not receive or pay any ransom demand following a cyberattack that temporarily disrupted online services.

  • Pennsylvania's state courts experienced a denial of services cyberattack earlier this month, leading to a temporary shutdown of some online portals.
  • No ransom demand was issued by the attackers, and the courts did not engage in any communication or payment to the attackers.
  • The cyberattack did not compromise any data or prevent the courts from operating on a normal schedule.
  • A federal investigation into the cyberattack is ongoing, with neither the courts nor federal agencies identifying the attacker.
  • The attack is part of a rising trend of cyberattacks targeting major institutions, with similar incidents reported in Kansas and against major tech companies.
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