The breach of the US Courts records system came to light more than a month after the attack was discovered. Details about what was exposedβand whoβs responsibleβremain unclear.
The Scattered Spider hacking group has caused chaos among retailers, insurers, and airlines in recent months. Researchers warn that its flexible structure poses challenges for defense.
Earlier this year, Google ditched its plans to abolish support for third-party cookies in its Chrome browser. While privacy advocates called foul, the implications for users is not so clear cut.