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Crystal Lake District 47 Hit by Data Breach

February 10, 2025
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A recent data breach at Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 in Illinois has compromised the personal information of 14,207 individuals, including two residents of Maine. The breach, which was discovered on January 2, 2025, stemmed from an external hack that took place on October 13, 2024. The district’s network disruption, identified on October 17, 2024, prompted the involvement of a third-party investigation, which confirmed that sensitive personal details were accessed. Although the breach occurred months ago, it was only recently detected, and authorities are working to understand its full scope.

The exposed data includes Social Security numbers, financial account details, driver’s licenses, names, and health information. As of now, there has been no confirmed misuse of the compromised information. However, the district has urged those affected to remain vigilant and monitor their financial accounts. Individuals are advised to watch for unauthorized transactions, be cautious of phishing attempts, and update passwords to protect their information. The district has taken proactive steps by offering affected individuals free credit monitoring and identity protection services through IDX.

In an effort to mitigate potential risks, the district is providing complimentary credit monitoring services for 12 to 24 months, including full identity protection.

The service is being offered at no cost to those affected and will not impact their credit scores. This initiative is a part of the district’s commitment to supporting individuals whose sensitive data may have been exposed. In addition, those impacted are encouraged to take steps to safeguard their finances by monitoring credit reports and setting up account alerts to detect any suspicious activity early.

The district’s response also includes a recommendation for affected individuals to consider freezing their credit, which would prevent new accounts from being opened in their name without prior authorization. While the district continues its investigation, it has emphasized the importance of remaining alert for potential fraud. With the breach’s impact spanning over several months, the district is working to restore trust and ensure that all necessary measures are in place to protect its community from future data security threats.

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  • Crystal Lake Elementary Faces Data Breach Affecting Over 14000 Individuals
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