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Russian Hackers Expose Court Secrets Amid Cybersecurity Crisis

9/5/2025

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In 2021-2022, Attorney General Merrick Garland alerted federal judges to cybersecurity threats facing the judiciary's computer system.
Recent breaches by Russian hackers revealed sealed court documents.
Legislative efforts to enhance cybersecurity were previously obstructed by the judiciary's administrative office.
Ongoing concerns persist regarding the Case Management/Electronic Case Files system.

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Story summary

In 2021-2022, Attorney General Merrick Garland alerted federal judges to cybersecurity threats facing the judiciary's computer system.
Recent breaches by Russian hackers revealed sealed court documents.
Legislative efforts to enhance cybersecurity were previously obstructed by the judiciary's administrative office.
Ongoing concerns persist regarding the Case Management/Electronic Case Files system.