Cyberattack Targets Allegheny County District Attorney's Office, Ongoing Disruptions
The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office in Pennsylvania remains significantly impacted by a cyberattack detected last week. The attack has disrupted phone and computer systems, forcing a shutdown of the office's servers to prevent the spread of a potential virus and safeguard confidential information. Despite early detection by the Department of Homeland Security and FBI, the exact nature of the intrusion is still under investigation. The office has limited email access and has disabled desk phones and automated filing systems. Staff are adapting by working from home and using paper copies for filings. Essential functions, including three ongoing homicide trials, continue. The office is working with cybersecurity experts to secure data and restore services, but the effects of the attack persist as of today.