The New York Times reports that the U.S. court document system PACER has fallen victim to a cyberattack allegedly supported by the Russian government, resulting in a significant data breach. Citing anonymous sources, the report indicates that Russia "bears at least partial responsibility for this cyberattack," although the specific governmental department implicated remains undisclosed. The attack has impacted federal district courts across multiple U.S. states, potentially compromising the identities of confidential witnesses in certain criminal cases. The incident remains under active investigation.
