Puerto Rico Justice Department Probes Cyberattack on Criminal Information System

A cyberattack targeting the Criminal Justice Information System (SIJC-PR) in San Juan, Puerto Rico was publicly disclosed on May 30, 2025, by the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. The incident triggered an immediate response in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service (PRITS) and its Office for the Evaluation of Cyber Incidents (OEIC). Upon detecting irregularities in system connectivity, officials suspended key services, including the issuance of criminal background certificates. Authorities confirmed that no healthcare systems were affected by the breach.

The affected platforms remain offline while a thorough forensic investigation and risk evaluation are conducted. Government officials have not released technical details but reaffirmed their commitment to transparency and data protection. This cyberattack underscores growing threats to public-sector infrastructure in Puerto Rico, which recently enacted legislation enforcing minimum cybersecurity standards, zero-trust protocols, and mandatory breach reporting. System restoration will occur only once data security and integrity are fully validated.