US Marshals Service struck by ‘major’ ransomware attack

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The US Marshals Service (USMS) is investigating after suffering a major ransomware attack that may have compromised sensitive information, law enforcement officials have announced.

In a statement issued on Monday, spokesperson Drew Wade said: “The affected system contains law enforcement sensitive information, including returns from legal process, administrative information and personally identifiable information pertaining to subjects of USMS investigations, third parties and certain USMS employees.”