Ransomware Attacks on Local Governments (Department of Justice, National Security Division)
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| Tracking # |
18-223 |
| 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, National Security Division
Kari Paul
requests@muckrock.com
Re: FOIA/PA #18-226
Dear Ms. Paul:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your email dated June 8, 2018 for information pertaining to 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. Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information Act request on June 8, 2018.
Our policy is to process FOIA requests on a first-in, first-out basis. Consistent with this policy, every effort will be made to respond to your request as quickly as possible. The actual processing time will depend upon the complexity of the request, whether it involves sensitive or voluminous records, and whether consultations with other agencies or agency components are appropriate.
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Your FOIA number is #18-223
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 #18-223.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Dear Ms. Paul:
The National Security Division is still searching for possible responsive documents. I am sorry for the delay. Once our search is complete, you will be notified.
Thank you
Arnetta Mallory
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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 #18-223.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Dear Ms. Paul:
The National Security Division is still searching for possible responsive documents. I am sorry for the delay. Once our search is complete, you will be notified.
Thank you
Arnetta Mallory
-
~WRD000
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 #18-223.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Hello Ms. Paul,
The National Security Division is still conducting a search for possible responsive documents to your request. Once our search is complete you will be notified.
Thank you
Arnetta Mallory
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Hello Ms. Paul,
The National Security Division is still conducting a search for possible responsive documents to your request. Once our search is complete you will be notified.
Thank you
Arnetta Mallory
-
~WRD000
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Dear Ms. Paul,
The National Security Division is still conducting a search for possible responsive documents to your request. We are sorry for the delay. We will notify you once our search is complete.
Thank you
Arnetta Mallory
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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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Hello,
The National Security Division is still working on your request. We will contact you once our process is complete. We do apologize for the delay.
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
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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 #18-223.
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 #18-223.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Justice, National Security Division
Kari Paul
requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Re: FOIA/PA #18-226
Dear Ms. Paul:
This is in reference to your email dated June 8, 2018 for information pertaining to 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. Our FOIA office received your Freedom of Information Act request on June 8, 2018.
Because it has been some time since we have corresponded with you, we would like to know if you are still interested in having your request processed. We have tried to contact you via email as well as by telephone to no avail. Please inform this office in writing by mail or email whether you would like us to continue processing your request. You may contact our Government Information Specialist, Arnetta Mallory, for any further assistance and to discuss any aspect of your request at:
U.S. Department of Justice
Records and FOIA Unit
3 Constitution Square
175 N Street N.E. 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 233-2639
If this Office does not receive your response within 30 days of the date of this letter, we will assume you are no longer interested, and your request will be administratively closed. This is not a denial of your request, and it will not preclude you from filing other requests in the future.
Sincerely,
Arnetta Mallory
Government Information Specialist