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RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT HACKERS SAID TO BE BEHIND US FEDERAL COURT FILING SYSTEM HACK

techcrunch.com3 min read

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Officials blame Russian government hackers for breaching the U.S. federal court filing system (PACER), reportedly searching mid-level criminal cases, including some with Russian/Eastern European surnames, with stolen data including sealed dockets and informant identities. The judiciary confirmed the cyberattack and is enhancing security.