The Jefferson County School System reports that it was hit by ransomware over spring break. Officials said the system’s technology team took immediate action to stop the attack, in addition to notifying state and local authorities. The system issued a statement about the cyber attack. “Preliminary investigations have not revealed any evidence of a breach of sensitive personally identifiable information. However, we will continue to investigate any possibility of data compromise and will notify interested parties accordingly if discovered. We have engaged outside cybersecurity experts and law enforcement officials to help.” The investigation is ongoing and interested parties will be updated as more information becomes available. Related Story: Protecting Alabama School Systems From Cyber ​​Attacks
The Jefferson County School System reports that it was hit by ransomware over spring break.
Officials said the system’s technology team took immediate action to stop the attack, in addition to notifying state and local authorities.
The system issued a statement about the cyberattack.
“Preliminary investigations have not revealed any evidence of a breach of sensitive personally identifiable information. However, we will continue to investigate any possibility of data compromise and will notify interested parties accordingly if discovered. We have engaged external cybersecurity experts and law enforcement officials to help.”
The investigation is ongoing and interested parties will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Protect Alabama school systems from cyberattacks
