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Hackers tried to breach Louisiana’s tourism agency. Here’s what we know.

  • BY ALYSE PFEIL | Staff writer--The Advocate
  • published date: 2026-07-15 20:10:00 UTC

Cyber attackers tried to gather user data from the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, a practice known as credential harvesting.

Hackers attempted to breach computer systems at Louisianas state tourism agency over the weekend, but they were unsuccessful, the agency said. The hackers tried to gather user data from the Departme… [+625 chars]