Cyberattack shuts down Colorado public defender’s office

A cyberattack on the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender forced a shutdown of its computer network, locking out staff and prompting attorneys to seek court delays; officials confirmed some data was encrypted by malware, indicating a likely ransomware event ([Fort Morgan Times](https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2024/02/12/colorado-public-defenders-office-cyberattack-ransomware-malware/)).