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by Robert Moran Published Sept. 23, 2025, 6:50 p.m. ET

A criminal group known for ransomware attacks around the world reportedly has taken credit for an August attack on the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office that has led to criminal and civil cases being put on hold.

Last weekend, the ransomware gang INC claimed responsibility for the Pennsylvania attack and boasted about stealing 5.7 terabytes of data from the Attorney General’s Office, Paul Bischoff, editor of Comparitech, reported .

Bischoff has been quoted in the New York Times and the BBC on topics including cybersecurity and privacy.

Last week, the Pennsylvania

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