The court has been closed since Monday. All internal systems and software, including the court’s website, have been shut down and will remain offline as authorities work to figure out what happened and the best time to restore operations.
Officials did not say when the court will be open again.
Details related to the cyber attack have not been released, and an investigation is still ongoing, according to Ed Ferenc, a spokesman for the court.
“Upon identifying the incident, we immediately initiated our response protocols, implemented containment measures, and launched an investigation with the assistance of third-party professionals,” Ferenc said.
Mike Negray, the court’s deputy administrator, said in a statement Monday: “We take cyber threats extremely seriously and are working expeditiously to rectify the situation as soon as possible.”
The court is closed to the public, but it remains open to essential staff.
On Monday, some jail inmates appeared in court for bonds.
The cyber attack marks the second time within a year where a Cleveland government has been targeted. In June, Cleveland City Hall closed for more than a week due to a ransomware attack.
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