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Virginia School Thwarts Ransomware

October 4, 2023
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Fauquier County Public Schools in Virginia successfully thwarted a ransomware attack by the LockBit gang, ensuring that classrooms remained open. The attack occurred on September 12, prompting the district to swiftly engage cybersecurity experts and inform law enforcement agencies.

Furthermore, an internal investigation and incident response team comprising top cybersecurity experts were promptly assembled, minimizing the impact of the attack, and the district remained fully operational. As of now, there’s no indication of personal student or staff information compromise, and the district expressed gratitude to its teachers and staff for their dedication to students’ education.

Additionally, this incident reflects a broader trend of ransomware attacks targeting educational institutions at the start and end of the school year, leveraging the pressure around opening day, final exams, and graduations to coerce institutions into paying ransoms.

Although some schools have faced extended shutdowns, others have managed to mitigate the impact of these attacks. The LockBit ransomware gang, known for its prolific activities, continues to operate with relative impunity and has recently targeted various organizations, including a major hospital network in New York, a city in France, and a government-run electrical organization in Montreal, underscoring the persistent threat posed by ransomware groups.

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  • #Lockbit #ransomware group has allegedly #hacked the Fauquier County Public Schools
Tags: Cyber incidentCyber Incidents 2023CybersecurityEducationEmailsFauquier County Public SchoolsLockBitLockBit ransomwareOctober 2023RansomwareVirginia
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