Russian hackers had access to the computer system of the US federal courts for several years and stole confidential documents, including materials classified by court order. Bloomberg reports this with reference to an internal report and informed sources.
The attackers used stolen credentials and a vulnerability in an old court system server. According to the report, they were deliberately looking for secret files. The names of the hackers are not disclosed, but the investigation revealed signs of their connection with Russia.
The exact timing of the hack and the moment it was discovered are not specified. In the fall of 2024, the judicial authorities involved cybersecurity specialists to eliminate the consequences of the attack. The incident raised questions about the scale of the information leak and the effectiveness of data protection in the judicial system.
US federal courts store confidential materials on criminal and civil cases, including documents with restricted access. Data on the possible consequences of the leak have not yet been disclosed.
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