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Original Claim

The state of Maine was hacked

8 months ago

Context by Compass

The claim that the State of Maine was hacked in 2024 requires clarification. According to a report by The Record, Maine government officials denied that their systems were breached after a hacking group boasted of stealing information. This indicates that while there were claims of a hack, official sources have refuted the assertion that the state's systems were compromised. Additionally, there was a MOVEit Global Security Incident that affected the State of Maine, but this incident is distinct from the claim of a direct hack into Maine's government systems. It's important to differentiate between specific incidents and broader claims of system breaches. The information suggests that while there were cybersecurity concerns, the claim of a direct hack into the State of Maine's systems in 2024 does not align with official statements denying such breaches.