LA Court Ransomware Debacle: A Day in Digital Chaos
The Los Angeles Superior Court, the largest in the U.S., fell victim to a ransomware attack, halting operations for a day. While no data compromise is evident, users should brace for delays.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Superior Court of Los Angeles County is auditioning for the next season of “Halt and Catch Fire.” Maybe they should have considered a stronger firewall instead of just hoping for the best!
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Superior Court experienced a ransomware attack, leading to a one-day shutdown.
- All 36 courthouses and external systems, including the MyJuryDuty Portal, were affected.
- Operations resumed after extensive IT work, but delays and limited functionality are expected.
- The attack was detected early on July 19 and is not related to the CrowdStrike update issue.
- No ransomware group has claimed responsibility, and there is no evidence of data compromise—yet.
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