The Orange County District Attorney's Office revealed that portions of its information technology system were breached on Friday, Oct. 20.
The DA's office didn't say what information may have been compromised, but the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office are helping to investigate
The office did not specify whether any information was compromised, but said in a press release that it took"immediate action" to shut down its cybersecurity infrastructure as soon as it learned of the breach Friday. "In addition, the OCDA implemented a series of protocols to ensure that the Orange County criminal justice system continues to function efficiently," the DA's office said. It added that it's working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney's office to find the perpetrator.The OCDA said it coordinated with partner agencies and law enforcement entities to limit the damage.
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