The State of Alabama’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is working to address a cybersecurity breach that was detected on Friday evening. The breach has compromised some state employee usernames and passwords. OIT is collaborating with numerous agencies’ IT teams and third-party incident response teams to mitigate the impact of the breach.
They are working around the clock to identify and secure affected systems. At this time, there is no evidence that the personal information of Alabama citizens has been compromised. However, the full scope of the breach is still under investigation.
Gov. Kay Ivey’s office released a statement on the incident.
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“Our teams are actively working to establish a timetable and to ensure continuity of essential services to minimize any impact,” said Gina Maiola, the governor’s communications director. State employees have been advised to reset their passwords as a precautionary measure. They are also being reminded to be vigilant about potentially malicious emails.
The breach could cause temporary disruptions to the state’s website, email, and phone services. OIT is prioritizing the restoration of essential functions to minimize the impact on state operations. OIT has emphasized its commitment to transparency and security throughout the response to this breach.
They will continue to provide updates to the public as more information becomes available. Residents can stay informed about the situation through the OIT website at oit.alabama.gov/cybereventMay2025 and local news outlets. The state is working diligently to resolve the issue and protect the security of its systems and data.
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