Sweeping Cyberattack Compromises U.S. Judicial Case Systems
A massive cyberattack has breached the U.S. federal judiciary's electronic case filing system, exposing sensitive court data. The compromised systems include CM/ECF and PACER, crucial for legal professionals and public access to court records. Concerns about foreign spies targeting these systems persist amid calls for urgent modernization.
A significant cybersecurity breach has impacted the U.S. federal judiciary's electronic case filing system, exposing sensitive information across several states, according to sources reported by Politico.
The compromised systems, known as Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) and Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER), play vital roles in managing legal documents and providing public access. Despite inquiries, neither the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts nor CISA offered immediate comments on the situation, and the FBI referred questions to the Justice Department.
Historically, the federal judiciary's outdated systems have been vulnerable to foreign espionage, with past breaches leading to increased calls for modernization. U.S. Circuit Judge Amy St. Eve has emphasized the urgency of addressing these outdated IT systems, citing significant security risks and operational challenges.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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