Breaking news: Russia is suspected to be behind federal court hack

Officials are scrambling to assess the damage and address flaws in the heavily used computer system.

View in browser Aug. 12, 2025, 3:28 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Michael A. McCoy for The New York Times Russia Is Suspected to Be Behind Breach of Federal Court Filing System Investigators have uncovered evidence that Russia is at least in part responsible for a recent hack of the computer system that manages federal court documents, including highly sensitive records. Read more More Top Stories A federal appeals court allowed DOGE access to potentially sensitive data on millions of Americans. → President Trump is set to meet President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Friday. Anything could happen. → President Trump promised a "golden age" for American industry. Then a Montana lumber plant closed. → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018