Ransomware Attacks on Local Governments (Department of Justice, Criminal Division)
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| Tracking # |
CRM-300671553 |
| Multi Request | Ransomware Attacks on Local Governments |
| Submitted | June 4, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Kari Paul
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. All information, documents, records, and communications regarding "ransomware" — malicious software (Cryptolocker, Cryptowall, etc.) that encrypt the contents of a victim’s hard drive, often until the victim pays the hackers to regain control kept by the Department of Justice.
2. Any and all analyses of threats, recorded instances of its use, complaints received, and any actions recommended to local police departments regarding ransomware attacks.
This request is for any and all records at any and all DOJ offices. Please produce all records with their administrative markings intact, and all reports, memos and documents to include any and all administrative pages. In excising material, please black out rather than white out or cut out material.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Kari Paul
From: Department of Justice, Criminal Division
Dear Ms. Paul,
Please see the attached, which acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act request. In addition, we would like to seek clarification regarding the scope of your request. Please contact the FOIA/PA Unit at 202-616-0307<tel:(202)%20616-0307> to discuss.
Thank you,
Christina M. Butler
Deputy Chief
FOIA/PA Unit
202-616-5619
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CRM-300671553.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, Criminal Division
Dear Ms. Paul:
This responds to your status inquiry dated August 1, 2018 concerning your pending Freedom of Information Act request received on June 4, 2018 for records concerning Ransomware Attacks on Local Governments.
Please be advised that your request is being processed on the complex track.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CRM-300671553.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CRM-300671553.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, Criminal Division
Dear Ms. Paul:
This responds to your status inquiries dated September 10, 2018 and October 10, 2018, concerning your pending Freedom of Information Act request received on June 4, 2018 for records concerning Ransomware Attacks on Local Governments.
Please be advised that your request is being processed on the complex track. On average, it takes the FOIA/PA Unit 203 days to process a complex request. Please note that 203 working days is
the average, with fifty percent of cases being completed sooner, and the other fifty percent of cases requiring additional time. At this time, your request has been pending for 94 business days. A search
for responsive records is pending.
Please be advised that on July 2, 2018, we sent you an acknowledgment letter and requested that you contact our Office to discuss your request. To date, you have not contacted our Office. We
still desire to speak to you regarding the scope of your request. Please contact us by telephone at (202) 616-0307.
Your continued patience is appreciated and we apologize for the delays in the processing of your request. Please feel free to follow up with the FOIA/PA Unit in sixty days if you would like
another status update on your request.
Thank you,
FOIA/PA Unit
Criminal Division
U.S. Department of Justice
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CRM-300671553.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CRM-300671553.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CRM-300671553.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CRM-300671553.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CRM-300671553.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, Criminal Division
Dear Ms. Paul:
This responds to your status inquiries dated January 16, 2019, February 4, 2019 and March 18, 2019, concerning your pending Freedom of Information Act request received on June 4, 2018 for records concerning Ransomware Attacks on Local Governments.
Please be advised that your request is being processed on the complex track. On average, it takes the FOIA/PA Unit 203 days to process a complex request. Please note that 203 working days is the average, with fifty percent of cases being completed sooner, and the other fifty percent of cases requiring additional time. At this time, your request has been pending for 208 business days. A search for responsive records is pending.
Your continued patience is appreciated and we apologize for the delays in the processing of your request. Please feel free to follow up with the FOIA/PA Unit in sixty days if you would like another status update on your request
Thank you,
FOIA/PA Unit
Criminal Division
U.S. Department of Justice
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CRM-300671553.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, Criminal Division
Mr. Paul,
We are continuing to process your request. We would like to discuss the scope of your request and the specific records that you are seeking. Specifically, we would like to know if you are seeking information related to specific “ransomware” cases or seeking DOJ policy or authorized techniques in combating ransomware.
You can provide a response by responding to this email or by contacting the FOIA/PA Unit at 202-616-0307 for further assistance.
Thank you,
FOIA/PA Unit
Criminal Division
U.S. Department of Justice
From: Department of Justice, Criminal Division
Please see the attached, which is this Office's status update of your request. If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA/PA Unit at 202 616-0307 for further assistance.
Thank you,
FOIA/PA Unit
Criminal Division
U.S. Department of Justice
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CRM-300671553.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CRM-300671553.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CRM-300671553.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, Criminal Division
Dear Ms. Paul -
I would like to discuss your FOIA request with you at your earliest convenience. Please let me know when you are available this week for a phone call.
Yours truly,
Lisa
FOIA/PA Unit
Criminal Division
US. Department of Justice
From: Department of Justice, Criminal Division
Dear Ms. Paul:
Please see the attached, which is this Office's response to your request. If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA/PA Unit at 202-616-0307 for further assistance.
Thank you,
FOIA/PA Unit
Criminal Division
U.S. Department of Justice
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