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Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Largest US Trial Court

County Superior Court closes all 36 courthouses to restore compromised systems

  • The ransomware attack was detected on July 19, leading to the shutdown of the court's computer network.
  • Officials confirmed the attack is not related to the recent CrowdStrike software update issue.
  • Court systems affected include the My Jury Duty Portal, website, and case management systems.
  • A team of experts is working to restore functionality, with plans to reopen courthouses on July 23.
  • Preliminary investigations show no evidence of compromised user data.
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