Ransomware attack hits House members’ web tool to communicate with voters
District of Columbia | June 9, 2021
Cybervillains have attacked a web tool that members of the House of Representatives use to communicate with voters.
IConstituent was hit with ransomware, which holds data and systems hostage until their targets provide payment to the cyberattackers. Nearly 60 lawmakers’ offices were affected, said Sen. Rob Portman, Ohio Republican.
The House’s chief administrative officer said it is unaware that the cyberattack affected the data…
(Excerpts from the Washington Times)