Superior Court of Los Angeles County Details

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    Superior Court of Los Angeles County

    Los Angeles, California5400 employees • Governments

    https://www.lacourt.org/
    United States

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    The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, also known as the L.A. Superior Court, is the largest trial court system in the United States. Its primary function is to adjudicate a wide variety of cases, both criminal and civil, within Los Angeles County, which is one of the most populous regions in the country. The court manages a diverse docket, including family law, probate, and juvenile matters, as well as traffic violations and small claims.

    Founded in 1879, the Superior Court has evolved significantly over the years, particularly following the Court Reorganization Act of 1998 which consolid...
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    Security Incidents

    Superior Court of Los Angeles County Breach of Jul 2024
    Severity Score
    Moderate

    Type

    Ransomware Attack

    Summary

    The Superior Court of Los Angeles County experienced a ransomware attack early Friday. Upon discovering the breach, the court's officials promptly disabled the computer network systems to prevent further damage. These systems are expected to remain offline through the weekend as part of a containment and recovery strategy.

    A preliminary investigation indicates that there is no evidence of user data compromise associated with this attack. Additionally, this incident is not connected to the recent faulty CrowdStrike software update that has caused disruptions across various sectors globally.

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