Summary: The Virginia Attorney General’s office experienced a cyberattack that rendered nearly all of its computer systems inoperable, disrupting crucial operations. The agency’s chief deputy confirmed the incident, and law enforcement authorities, including the Virginia State Police, are investigating the matter. As a response, the Supreme Court of Virginia provided alternative means for attorneys to file paperwork during the outage.
Affected: Virginia Attorney General’s Office
Keypoints :
- Cyberattack forced the Attorney General’s office offline, impacting key systems like Net Docs and Outlook.
- The attack is under investigation by Virginia State Police and law enforcement officials.
- The Supreme Court of Virginia offered a paper filing option to assist attorneys during the outage.