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A cyberattack on Pennsylvania’s attorney general’s office disrupted contractor license verification for months, harming small businesses.
A cyberattack in August disrupted Pennsylvania’s contractor license verification system, leaving home improvement businesses unable to prove licensing status for months.
The outage, caused by a breach targeting the attorney general’s office, has led to lost revenue, delayed projects, and increased competition from unlicensed contractors.
Despite ongoing recovery efforts, the online database remains inaccessible, with no restoration timeline provided.
State officials acknowledge the prolonged downtime and its impact on small businesses, while urging contractors to use a limited hotline for assistance.
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in state digital infrastructure and raises concerns about cybersecurity in regulatory systems.
Un ataque cibernético en la oficina del fiscal general de Pensilvania interrumpió la verificación de licencias de contratistas durante meses, perjudicando a las pequeñas empresas.