Virginia Attorney General’s Office Hit by Cyberattack: When Technology Takes a Day Off
Virginia Attorney General’s office, led by Jason Miyares, was hit by a cyberattack, taking nearly all systems offline. Officials are now unplugged from the digital world, finding solace in the retro charm of paper court filings. Virginia State Police are investigating, while Miyares’ office remains mum on the situation.
Hot Take:
Who knew the Old Dominion’s Attorney General’s office would be the latest guest star in the cyberattack soap opera? It’s like they’re living in an episode of “Digital Danger,” where the plot twist is your VPN suddenly turning into a very expensive paperweight. The Virginia Attorney General’s office could use a break, and maybe a strong cup of cyber coffee to get their systems back online.
Key Points:
- Virginia Attorney General’s office hit by a cyberattack, shutting down most computer systems.
- The attack affected essential systems such as Net Docs, Outlook, Teams, and VPN access.
- Virginia State Police and other law enforcement agencies are investigating the cyberattack.
- The Supreme Court and Court of Appeals of Virginia offered a paper-based filing alternative.
- No immediate comment from Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office on the incident.
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