Ransomware Wreaks Havoc: Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office Battles Digital Chaos
Ransomware threw the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General for a loop, causing a three-week tech blackout. Yet, despite the cyber chaos, Attorney General Sunday assures Pennsylvanians that justice is still served—cold, like leftover pizza.
Hot Take:
Oh, Pennsylvania, you’ve been hit by the ransomware blues! Just when you think you’re cruising, a digital bandit throws a wrench in your works. Who knew the Keystone State would need a keystone cops moment to fend off the cyber villains? Let’s hope the next time they go offline, it’s for a well-deserved vacation and not a techno-raid!
Key Points:
- Ransomware caused a three-week-long outage at Pennsylvania’s Office of Attorney General.
- The incident was publicly acknowledged on August 11, with network services down.
- Restoration of email and phone services occurred gradually over the following weeks.
- The identity of the ransomware group remains undisclosed due to an ongoing investigation.
- No ransom payment was made, and the office continues efforts to restore full operations.
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