The “C-Track” platform breach affects court records in 11 U.S. states and Canada.
- Thomson Reuters' C-Track platform breach affected court records in 11 U.S. states and Canada.
- Unauthorized access to personal data was detected as early as March 2023.
- The company has engaged cybersecurity experts and notified law enforcement regarding the breach.
- Thomson Reuters plans to open a communication center for client inquiries starting September 4.
Cybersecurity Breach Affects C-Track Platform in U.S. and Canada
Thomson Reuters has reported a serious cybersecurity incident involving its C-Track judicial platform. This breach allowed unauthorized access to files containing court records, names, and personal data. The incident impacted judicial entities in 11 U.S. states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada.
Details of the Breach
The company discovered the attack on June 30. An official notice and statements from the heads of three courts in Ontario revealed that an unauthorized party accessed some files on the platform as early as March. Ontario courts utilize the C-Track platform for digital record management, prompting local authorities to coordinate with the Department of Justice to contain the unauthorized activity.
Affected States
According to West Publishing, a division of Thomson Reuters, the breach affected court systems in the following states: Alabama, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, New Hampshire, Wyoming, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Company Response
Thomson Reuters has taken several measures in response to the breach:
- Contained the unauthorized activity
- Engaged external cybersecurity experts
- Notified law enforcement authorities
- Enhanced security for the C-Track environment
- Informed affected clients
A company spokesperson confirmed that the incident did not disrupt the platform’s operations, and services continue to function securely.
Nature of the Compromised Data
The extent of the compromised information remains unclear. However, the judicial statement suggests that personal data of individuals involved in lawsuits or mentioned in official documents may have leaked.
Next Steps
Thomson Reuters Canada announced plans to establish a communication center to address inquiries starting September 4. The company continues to respond to questions from clients in both the United States and Canada.
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