Hackers have infiltrated many of Washington state’s agencies

The attack has already lasted more than a week, but it has yet to significantly affect state operations even while exposing flaws in the state’s security apparatus, sources said. — Dreamstime/TNS

Hackers have launched a sprawling, multifaceted cyberattack against the state of Washington, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The attack infested many of the state’s agencies with sophisticated malware, including one type known as Trickbot, according to the two people, who requested anonymity because they aren’t authorised to talk to the media.