Cyberattack disrupts Pennsylvania Attorney General Office operations

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the Office of Attorney General (OAG) has made significant progress restoring services following a ransomware cyberattack that encrypted agency files in an attempt to extort a ransom payment, which was not paid. The attack temporarily disrupted email, phone, and website services, but the majority of the OAG's approximately 1,200 staff across 17 offices have regained access and continue to perform their duties through alternative methods where necessary. Courts have issued limited extensions on some criminal and civil cases due to the disruption, although officials do not expect any prosecutions or investigations to be negatively impacted. The incident remains under active investigation with assistance from other agencies, and the OAG is also working to help other state agencies bolster their cybersecurity defenses. Attorney General Sunday praised his staff for their resilience and commitment to fulfilling their mission despite the challenges posed by the attack. Further updates will be provided as the investigation and recovery efforts continue.