The U.S. federal court system faces ongoing and sophisticated cyber threats, with millions of harmful events blocked in 2024. The outdated PACER platform is highly vulnerable to attacks, prompting plans for a modern, secure system. #PACER #CyberThreats
Keypoints
- The federal court system experienced about 200 million cyber events in 2024, with many thwarted attempts.
- Judiciary predicts cyberattacks will become more damaging and have already experienced significant incidents.
- PACER, the system for electronic court filings, is deemed unsustainable due to increasing cyber vulnerabilities.
- Funding and technological upgrades are being implemented to improve cybersecurity in courts, including multi-factor authentication.
- Courts are collaborating with agencies like the FBI and CISA to enhance cyber defenses and respond to threats.
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