The Bayonne Board of Education, in New Jersey, has recently informed individuals about a cybersecurity incident that potentially compromised personal information. On November 19, 2023, unauthorized access was detected within their network, prompting immediate action to secure their systems and mitigate further risks. The breach was confirmed on May 9, 2024, revealing that certain personal data may have been accessed or removed by the unauthorized actor.
The Bayonne Board engaged external cybersecurity experts to investigate the breach thoroughly. The investigation found that although there was no evidence of financial fraud or identity theft resulting from the breach, a comprehensive manual review of the affected data was conducted. This review confirmed that personal information belonging to some individuals was involved.
In response to the incident, the Bayonne Board has strengthened its network security and implemented additional measures recommended by cybersecurity professionals. The organization is committed to enhancing its security practices to prevent future incidents and protect the personal information entrusted to it.
As a precaution, Bayonne Board is offering complimentary identity theft protection services through Experian IdentityWorks. They also provide guidance on further protective measures such as placing fraud alerts, security freezes, and regularly reviewing financial statements and credit reports for suspicious activity.
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