⚠️ Cyberattack Causes Statewide Outage in Washington Courts

A cyberattack has caused a statewide outage in the Washington courts network, affecting essential services and court functions. The Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) confirmed that unauthorized activity triggered this disruption, leading them to secure their critical systems and work on restoring services.

The cyberattack hit courts across Washington state, severely affecting court operations and systems. The outage began Sunday evening and Pierce County courts, among others, faced service disruptions. The AOC issued statements, assuring that all affected systems are being restored.

Impact on Services:

Disruptions to electronic court records and online services.Limited access to some court proceedings.Restoration efforts continue, with intermittent accessibility expected.

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