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Providence Public School District Confirms Ransomware Attack After Week of Network Disruptions

The Providence Public School District (PPSD) in Rhode Island confirmed on September 18, 2024, that it had been targeted by a ransomware attack, allegedly carried out by the Medusa cybercriminal group. The attack occurred on September 11, initially described by the district as a "technical issue" on September

Possible Cyberattack Disrupts IT Network of Philadelphia's Largest Charter School Network

Mastery Charter Schools, the largest charter network in Philadelphia, experienced a significant "system disruption" on Monday, September 16, 2024, that took down phone systems and limited email access across more than 20 schools. While the network’s officials downplayed the impact, noting that classroom instruction remained largely unaffected,

Highline Public Schools Close Due to Cybersecurity Incident

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, Highline Public Schools in South King County, Washington, announced the closure of all schools for Monday, September 9, after detecting unauthorized activity on their technology systems. This disruption affects over 17,000 students and halts all school-related activities, including athletics and a scheduled vaccine clinic.

Gadsden Independent School District in New Mexico Responds to Ransomware Attack

The Gadsden Independent School District in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, encountered a ransomware attack on its network infrastructure on Tuesday afternoon, which highlighted the ongoing vulnerability of educational systems to cyber threats. The incident, detected around 2 p.m., prompted the district to take immediate action to secure its systems

Ohio School Boards Association Hit by Cyberattack

The Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA), located in Columbus, Ohio, experienced a significant cyberattack on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The attack disrupted its operations and severed its connection to the Internet. The attack disabled the association's email systems and website, affecting its ability to serve over 700 school

Cyberattack Shuts Down Northwest Arkansas Community College Network Amid Ransomware Demands

Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) in Bentonville, Arkansas, has shut down its network following a cyberattack detected on the morning of July 30, 2024. According to reports, the attack involved ransomware demands, with hackers allegedly sending a typed ransom note to all campus printers, threatening to post compromised data to

Ransomware Attack Hits New York's Goshen Central School District

The Goshen Central School District in New York suffered a ransomware attack on the afternoon of July 10, 2024, disrupting computer services and disabling access to phones and email. Superintendent Dr. Kurtis Kotes announced that law enforcement and cybersecurity experts are investigating the incident and working on repairs. Despite the

Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Southwest Tennessee Community College

On July 7, 2024, Southwest Tennessee Community College identified a cyber incident impacting its network systems, initially thought to be a server problem reported on July 3. The college is collaborating with computer forensics experts to investigate the incident and restore system functionality. As a result, Summer II Term classes

Hudson School District Cyberattack Disrupts Networks and Delays Report Cards

The Hudson School District in New Hampshire is dealing with a cyber incident that has disrupted its networks and phone system for at least a week. Superintendent Dan Moulis informed families and staff that the attack has prevented the issuance of report cards and end-of-term grades. While the exact timeline

Richland School District in Washington State Offline After Cyberattack

The Richland School District in Washington experienced a significant cyber attack, causing phone and internet outages for at least three days. Unauthorized access to the district's network was identified, leading to the precautionary shutdown of additional systems. This disruption affected access to grades, attendance records, and the enrollment