What happened
A cyberattack on Arizona's court system has resulted in the breach of personal information for over 1.3 million people. The attack is believed to have started when a court employee clicked on a malicious link in an email, allowing hackers to access sensitive data.
The compromised information includes records of unpaid court fees, fines, and restitution payments for traffic and criminal violations dating back up to 30 years. Additionally, the attackers obtained nearly 30,000 active and inactive orders of protection and 150,000 reports from a foster care board.
The court's technology staff detected and shut down the attack on a backup server about two hours after it was spotted on September 24. Those affected by the breach have since been notified. According to a state Supreme Court spokesperson, there is currently no evidence that the stolen information has been used or shared.
The attack, which is under investigation, has not affected or delayed any court cases. The hackers did not alter or delete any records, and no information about jurors, witnesses, or court employees was stolen.
