Pennsylvania Scranton School District hit by ransomware
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The Scranton School District in Pennsylvania has become the latest victim of a ransomware attack, which has led to widespread technology outages and disruptions in the district's operations. The school district encompasses about 10,000 students across 15 schools. Students were notified of the attack via message and a Facebook post.
The incident has affected various computer systems and services, as the district was forced to adopt increased security measures, which cause some system functions to operate slower than usual. Additionally, access to certain files may be temporarily unavailable as the investigation proceeds.
The district has moved to traditional paper and pencil assignments due to the inaccessibility of Chromebooks for students.
No details are disclosed about any data breached or compromised individuals.
The district states that it's is actively working to identify the source of the incident, assess its impact, and restore full system functionality.
