Hacked Justice: Senator Slams Court’s Cybersecurity Blunders
Sen. Ron Wyden is urging Chief Justice John Roberts to investigate after Russian hackers reportedly breached the nation’s court systems, exposing confidential informants. Wyden criticized the judiciary’s outdated cybersecurity, likening it to a dial-up modem trying to fend off a ninja attack. He insists the status quo cannot continue while PACER lags behind.
Hot Take:
Oh, the irony! Our nation’s court systems, the very pillars of justice, might just be as defenseless as a chocolate teapot in a heatwave. Senator Wyden’s plea to Chief Justice Roberts is like asking a cat to guard a fishbowl—sounds like an interesting idea, but will it work? Let’s hope this judicial tech drama gets resolved before the hackers start donning wigs and issuing subpoenas themselves!
Key Points:
- Senator Ron Wyden calls for a cybersecurity investigation into US court systems after a major hack.
- The breach exposed confidential informants and had suspected Russian involvement, reminiscent of a 2020 hack.
- Wyden criticizes the judiciary’s outdated IT practices and lack of mandatory cybersecurity standards.
- Latin American cartels may have accessed sensitive data, posing risks to national security and legal processes.
- The court system’s IT infrastructure is aging, with PACER only recently adopting multifactor authentication.