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The United States Marshals Service (USMS) was hit with a ransomware attack the agency said in a statement. The incident occurred on February 17, and « officials determined that it constitutes a major incident, » according to an agency spokesperson.
Ransomware is a type of malware that locks up computer systems until a « ransom » is paid to unlock the system.
« Shortly after that discovery, the USMS disconnected the affected system, and the Department of Justice initiated a forensic investigation, » according to the spokesperson.
