Date Reported: 2025-04-28
Country: USA | United States
Victim: DuPage County Sheriff’s Office | DuPage County Sheriff’s Office
Website: dupagesheriff.org
Information :
Country: USA | United States
Victim: DuPage County Sheriff’s Office | DuPage County Sheriff’s Office
Website: dupagesheriff.org
Information :
- A ransomware attack targeted the computers of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, Circuit Clerk’s Office, and courthouse.
- The attack forced the systems to shut down, disrupting operations.
- In-person court hearings are expected to resume the following morning.
- The county has contacted the FBI regarding the incident.
- The U.S. Secret Service has also been notified about the ransomware attack.
- Authorities are investigating the extent of the breach and the impact on services.
- Residents are advised to stay updated through official channels.
- Cybersecurity measures are likely to be reviewed and strengthened following the incident.
Article: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/28/cyber-dupage-computer-outages-sheriff-courthouse/