Pennsylvania Statewide Court Agency Faces Cyberattack Disabling Online Systems

Pennsylvania is currently facing the aftermath of a targeted cyberattack that disabled several online systems of the state courts agency. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the F.B.I are investigating the incident, as Chief Justice Debra Todd described it as a "denial of service" attack.

The attack has left some online systems disabled, including the use of online docket sheets and an electronic case document filing portal, prompting concern about access for legitimate users. The state's courts, however, remain operational amidst the ongoing investigation to identify the attackers and motives behind the cyberattack.