Breach exposes sensitive LAPD files stored in city attorney system

Hackers gained access to a Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office digital storage tool containing sensitive documents turned over in discovery from prior LAPD civil litigation. The LAPD says its systems were not breached and the City Attorney’s Office is working with law enforcement, forensic specialists, and the City’s ITA to investigate reports that roughly 7.7 terabytes and over 337,000 files—potentially including witness names, medical information, and unredacted complaints—were accessed. #LosAngelesCityAttorney #LAPD

Keypoints

Hackers accessed a third-party discovery transfer tool used by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.
The LAPD confirmed its own systems and networks were not breached.
Reports indicate about 7.7 terabytes and more than 337,000 files were accessed, including witness names, medical information, and unredacted criminal complaints.
The City Attorney’s Office is working with law enforcement, external forensic specialists, and the City’s ITA to investigate and review the data.
Authorities say they will notify affected parties as required and note that police records are generally confidential under California law.