Cybersecurity
Hackers Have Infiltrated Many of Washington State’s Agencies
- Governor had warned that state was target of phishing campaign
- Timing of attack furthers concerns about election stability
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Hackers have launched a sprawling, multifaceted cyber-attack against the state of Washington, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The attack infested many of the state’s agencies with sophisticated malware, including one type known as Trickbot, according to the two people, who requested anonymity because they aren’t authorized to talk to the media.