Arizona Court System Cyberattack Exposes Personal Data

• •Cyberattack on Arizona court system exposed personal data of many residents.
• •Criminal hackers or bots targeted the system, compromising sensitive information.
• •Court officials are notifying affected individuals and cooperating with the FBI.

The Arizona court system was targeted in a cyberattack that compromised personal information of many residents, particularly those with protective orders. Discovered by court IT staff, the attack involved criminal hackers or automated bots copying personally identifiable information. Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer confirmed the breach occurred within the last 36 hours and emphasized the court's commitment to cooperating with the FBI's investigation. Notifications are being sent to affected individuals, warning them that their confidential addresses may have been exposed. As of now, there is no evidence that the stolen information has been shared elsewhere. The court system is implementing its cybersecurity action plan and ongoing investigations are underway.