Inc Ransomware Strikes Again: Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office Hit in Massive Data Breach Fiasco

The Inc ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a massive data breach at the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office, reportedly making off with 5.7 TB of data. The attack, which began in August 2025, disrupted operations and paused trials, proving once again that hackers are the ultimate party crashers.

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Key Points:

  • Inc ransomware group takes credit for the August 2025 breach at the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office, claiming 5.7 TB of data theft.
  • The office’s operations were disrupted, temporarily halting some civil and criminal trials.
  • The group is notorious for using spear phishing and exploiting software vulnerabilities to compromise targets.
  • This marks the 58th confirmed attack on a US government organization this year, with 11 in August alone.
  • Attorney General Dave Sunday vowed to continue protecting Pennsylvanians despite the breach.

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