Large-Scale Hack Hits US Federal Court's Electronic File System, Potentially Revealing Confidential Witness Identities
2025-08-07 / Read about 0 minute
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On August 6, local time, the electronic case file system of the United States federal judicial system fell victim to a massive hacking incident, impacting federal district courts across multiple states. The attack, speculated to have taken place in early July, is currently under investigation, with the hackers' identity remaining undisclosed. Reports indicate that the identities of confidential witnesses in certain criminal cases may have been compromised, along with sensitive information including unpublished indictments and search warrants. Despite the highest-level protection systems remaining unaffected, this incident underscores the vulnerability of the US court system to cyber threats.