USMS Confirms Security Breach, Affecting Law Enforcement Sensitive Information and Personally Identifiable Information

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has confirmed a security breach that occurred on February 17th, compromising sensitive information. USMS spokesperson Drew Wade said in a statement that the affected system contained 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.

Wade said the incident occurred when the Marshals Service “discovered a ransomware and data exfiltration event affecting a stand-alone USMS system.” The USMS is currently working with the Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General and the FBI to investigate the incident.

The USMS has not yet released any information about the nature of the breach or the extent of the data that may have been compromised. However, the agency has stated that it is taking steps to protect the affected system and to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

The USMS is also working to notify those affected by the breach and to provide them with resources to protect their personal information. The agency has set up a website to provide more information about the incident and to answer any questions that individuals may have.

The USMS security breach is yet another reminder of the importance of cybersecurity and the need for organizations to take steps to protect their systems and data. It is also a reminder that individuals should take steps to protect their personal information, such as using strong passwords and monitoring their accounts for suspicious activity.