New Mexico Public Defenders reports cyberattack and data breach
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The New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD) is reporting a significant cybersecurity breach on June 27, 2024. The attack has disrupted its ability to communicate with clients and criminal court partners and prevented access to internal records. This incident is expected to delay court proceedings throughout New Mexico.
The attack impact was limited to the Public Defenders department and did not spread outside of this department.
No details are disclosed about the attack, the types of exposed data or number of impacted individuals.
State Chief Public Defender Ben Baur emphasized the seriousness of the situation and the office's focus on protecting confidential information and restoring system functionality. The office encourages clients and the public to use phone calls and office visits for communication during this period.
