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Arizona courts say hackers stole info on more than 1.3 million people

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"Image: Joe Gratz via Unsplash Arizona courts say hackers stole info on more than 1.3 million people A cyberattack on Arizona’s court system gave hackers access to the sensitive information of more than 1.3 million people. In an updated FAQ published this week, Arizona court officials said federal and state investigators confirmed that criminal hackers “accessed and copied backup court files.” The..."

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Arizona courts say hackers stole info on more than 1.3 million people

A cyberattack on Arizona’s court system gave hackers access to the sensitive information of more than 1.3 million people.

In an updated FAQ published this week, Arizona court officials said federal and state investigators confirmed that criminal hackers “accessed and copied backup court files.”

The court’s statement claims the format of the stolen files may make it difficult for the hackers to read the files. 

The investigation into the incident revealed cybercriminals were able to breach the Fines/Fees and Restitution Enforcement (FARE) Program, a statewide program that helps the court collect outstanding debts tied to traffic and criminal violations. 

The breached data, which dates back 30 years, includes names, social security numbers and case numbers of 1.3 million people. Text messages will be sent to victims of the FARE breach and they urged victims to put holds on their credit lines. 

In addition to the FARE breach, the hackers also accessed reports created by the Foster Care Review Board, which handles childcare cases and provides recommendations to juvenile court judges.

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