Data breach hits Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office - www.spartaindependent.com
An outside actor accessed the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office computer network without authorization in July, potentially compromising personal information including Social Security numbers and driver's license details.
The office announced on November 6 that it received alerts about network disruption on August 10. An immediate investigation followed, with cybersecurity specialists engaged to determine the extent of the breach.
Compromised data varied by individual but included first and last names along with Social Security numbers and driver's license or state-issued identification card numbers. The prosecutor's office has since bolstered its existing security measures following the incident.
State and federal authorities, including the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell and the Office of Attorney General, have been notified of the breach. Attempts to reach the prosecutor's office and County Administrator Christina Marks for comment were unsuccessful.
Previous incidents
This breach follows a similar incident last year when the county was targeted by a phishing scam. The office has established a hotline for concerned individuals to call at 888-269-1448, available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays.
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