In September, Highline Public Schools experienced a ransomware attack that compromised sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers. Initially detected on September 7, the school district took immediate action by closing schools for two days. Following a thorough investigation lasting nearly five months, officials confirmed the breach of sensitive data. Interestingly, no ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and the incident has not appeared on any known leak sites. The complexity of the situation raises concerns about data security in educational institutions.
Personal information including Social Security numbers was compromised during the ransomware attack that hit Highline Public Schools in September, officials announced Wednesday.
After a nearly five-month investigation, officials determined sensitive information was compromised, according to a news release.
The incident does not appear on any ransomware group leak sites and it is not clear whether any group ever publicly claimed responsibility for the attack.
School officials noticed malicious activity on its servers Sept. 7. The district closed schools for two days after the attack.
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