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Following a major cybersecurity breach of federal court records, possibly perpetrated by a foreign government, several federal district courts are implementing new paper-only filing procedures for sensitive documents. Courts in Washington, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, and New York have announced changes, prioritizing security over electronic filing systems. While the Administrative Office of US Courts works on broader security enhancements, individual courts are taking action to protect confidential case information, acknowledging the vulnerabilities of existing electronic systems. President Trump commented on the alleged Russian involvement in the breach.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.