The cyberattack on the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office’s computer network was ransomware – a ploy by hackers who block access to files and demand payment to unlock them. The office confirmed the attack in a post on its webpage but did not disclose the nature of any demands made by the person who broke into the system. Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/attack-on-public-defenders-computer-system-was-ransomewhere-no-estimate-on-when-it-will-be-back-online/73-43e4a73d-fb8f-4dd0-9511-8d82bdaac6f8 ----- More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.