The Virginia Attorney General’s office has been hit by a significant cyberattack that has crippled the agency’s computer systems, leaving essential legal and administrative functions offline. The breach, which occurred earlier this week, has prompted an investigation by the Virginia State Police and other law enforcement agencies.
In an internal communication obtained by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Chief Deputy Attorney General Steven Popps informed staff that nearly all of the office’s critical systems were down. This included popular platforms such as Net Docs, Outlook, Teams, and the OAG Fileshare, along with the office’s VPN access and internet connectivity.
The cyberattack has severely impacted day-to-day operations within the agency, which handles legal services for various state entities including agencies, boards, commissions, and public universities. The office’s cybersecurity response is under investigation, though specific details of the attack remain unclear.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office, which plays a central role in prosecuting cases and assisting law enforcement statewide, has not yet commented on the ongoing attack. Meanwhile, the Virginia Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals have stepped in to offer attorneys access to a paper-based filing system as an alternative to the disrupted digital processes.
With the cyberattack still under investigation, officials are working to determine the extent of the breach, while also striving to restore services as quickly as possible.
