cyberattack

Such a massive attack leaves these agencies and the people who work at them vulnerable to blackmail and extortion.

Gov. John Bel Edwards on Friday declared a State of Emergency following a cybersecurity incident that affected state servers this week, allowing several agencies to take actions, including waiving fees and fines, to assist members of the public.

The closure is a lingering effect of Monday's cyberattack on several state-run websites and agencies.