New Mexico District Attorney hit by ransomware attack
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A ransomware attack has severely impacted the operations of the District Attorney offices across New Mexico.
The incident took place on March 14th 2024, resulted in prosecutors statewide being unable to access their files due to encryption by the attackers. The New Mexico Administrative Office of the District Attorneys is actively working towards resolving the situation, with hopes of recovery by the end of the day.
The attack specifically targeted two main computer servers located in Albuquerque, which are essential for the operations of the offices within the 13 judicial districts in New Mexico. The First Judicial District Attorney's Office, covering Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Los Alamos counties, reported significant disruptions to their case management and other internal systems, severely limiting staff functionality.
The consequences of the attack are significant, with District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies indicating a complete loss of access to necessary files, drives, and folders, and predicting a potential week-long recovery process.
No details are disclosed about compromised data and impacted individuals.
The Judicial Information Division Service desk has issued a cautionary notice to judges, advising rigorous scrutiny of any electronic communications received from the District Attorney's Office. This includes a thorough examination of emails, especially those with attachments or hyperlinks, to mitigate the risk of further compromise.
