Cyberattack Hits Alabama State Systems, Employee’s Data Leaked

A significant cybersecurity breach has impacted multiple state systems in Alabama, according to the Alabama Office of Information Technology (OIT).

The breach, discovered late Friday night, was publicly confirmed on Monday morning.

The OIT reported that some state employee usernames and passwords were compromised, but emphasized there is no current evidence that any Alabamians’ personal or identifiable information was accessed.

In response to the breach, immediate actions were taken to contain the incident and secure affected systems. The state is working with a leading third-party cybersecurity firm to investigate the situation, restore services, and prevent further damage.

“The Office of Information Technology is currently responding to a cybersecurity event that is affecting certain state systems,” OIT officials stated. “Teams have been working around the clock to identify and mitigate any impacts.”

The exact source of the breach is still under investigation, and state employees have been urged to stay alert for potentially malicious emails or phishing attempts.

While the situation continues to unfold, the state is actively working to assess the full scope of the attack and determine who may be responsible.

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For now, the main message from the state is one of caution but also reassurance that no public data appears to have been compromised. You can read more on this data leak by visiting GovTech.