The New Jersey Compensation Rating & Inspection Bureau is slowly getting back on its feet after facing a cyberattack that forced it to shut down its network for over two weeks. On August 5, the agency spotted unusual activity on its systems and decided to take everything offline to be safe. Right away, they alerted law enforcement and brought in outside experts to thoroughly investigate what happened.
Since then, the bureau has worked hard to shore up its defenses. They’ve improved how they watch their network, updated security measures, reset passwords, and double-checked who has access to what. By August 21, most of the systems were up and running again. Still, the agency warns that users might see some delays or limited features while they finish restoring all their services.
This incident highlights how important it is for organizations, especially those handling sensitive information like workers’ compensation data, to stay alert and act quickly during cyber threats. The bureau’s quick response and ongoing efforts are key steps to keep their systems safer moving forward.