Date Reported: 2024-03-29
Country: USA
Victim: Florida Department of Juvenile Justice | djj.state.fl.us
Additional Information:
- The computer network of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice in Tallahassee has been hacked, resulting in the offline status of certain computer systems since March 29, following unspecified security concerns.
- The attack was initiated by an employee opening an infected email, and the hackers are demanding a ransom to restore the agency’s systems.
- This cyberattack is disrupting the agency’s operations, preventing employees from accessing the necessary records for court hearings and probation monitoring of juvenile offenders.
Article: https://eu.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/04/florida-juvenile-justice-systems-offline-after-hacker-break-in/73207520007/
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