Officials from the Superior Court of Los Angeles County have confirmed that a ransomware attack has caused the shutdown of the computer system of the largest trial court in the country. The cyberattack was detected early on Friday and prompted the court to disable its computer network systems as a precautionary measure.
It has been clarified that this ransomware incident is not linked to the recent issues caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software update that has affected various sectors such as airlines, hospitals, and governments globally. The court has assured that a preliminary investigation indicates no evidence of compromised user data at this time.
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, which is the largest unified superior court in the United States, serves a significant population of 10 million residents across 36 courthouses. In 2022 alone, the court handled nearly 1.2 million cases and conducted 2,200 jury trials.
Due to the ongoing ransomware attack, the court's computer network systems are expected to remain offline at least through the weekend. This disruption may impact various court operations and services provided to the residents of Los Angeles County.
Efforts are underway to address the cybersecurity incident and restore the court's computer systems to full functionality. The court officials are working diligently to mitigate any potential impacts of the ransomware attack and ensure the security of the court's data and operations.
