The agency responsible for pursuing fugitives and handling federal prisons in the US has been hit by a ransomware attack.
Officials at the US Marshals Service (USMS) said on Monday that the breach compromised sensitive law enforcement information.
The attack was described as a “major incident” that only targeted the USMS.
The US Department of Justice is investigating the breach, an agency spokesperson said.
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