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School Data Breach Exposes Personal Info

June 30, 2023
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School Data Breach Exposes Personal Info

The Sweetwater Union High School District revealed that personal information of students, families, and both current and former employees was compromised in a data breach that occurred between February 11 and 12. An unauthorized individual gained access to the district’s computer network, obtaining files containing the personal information of an undisclosed number of people, including details of employees’ dependents. Initially reluctant to confirm a cybersecurity attack, the district later acknowledged the breach, asserting that only staff information was affected and that student data remained secure. Letters were sent to affected individuals last week, notifying them of the breach and the potential compromise of their personal information.

The impacted community expressed concerns on social media, sharing experiences and seeking information about the breach. The district, serving approximately 36,000 middle and high school students, has not disclosed the exact number of individuals potentially affected by the incident. In response to the breach, the district announced on June 23 that it has implemented safeguard and technical security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. It remains unclear whether the district had cybersecurity measures in place before the breach and if any ransom was paid. The district hired three agencies in March for an investigation and security advice, with costs not exceeding $75,000, and entered into an agreement with Logicalis for multi-factor authentication software at a cost of $58,708.

As a response to the data breach, the Sweetwater Union High School District is offering one year of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through a third party to those affected. The district’s commitment to enhancing security measures and providing protective services underscores the seriousness of the incident and aims to mitigate potential risks for the impacted individuals. The community remains vigilant about the situation, with concerns ranging from personal identity theft to the safety of students’ information.”

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  • Sweetwater UHSD Data Breach Compromises Student, Staff Info
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