Alabama education department has data stolen while blocking ransomware
The Alabama State Department of Education blocked a ransomware attack, but some data was stolen. The department confirmed the data breach and later released further details about the impact of the cyber-attack.
Key facts
- Affected organisation
- Alabama State Department of Education
- Incident type
- Data breach
- Occurred / detected
- Not confirmed
- Scale of damage
- Some data stolen
- Cause / method
- Data theft during a ransomware attack
- Location
- United States
If your data was exposed
- Don’t tap links in texts, calls or emails that mention this incident and offer compensation, refunds or breach checks. Check directly on the organisation’s official website or app.
Timeline
- The Alabama State Department of Education blocked a ransomware attack but confirmed that data had been stolen.
- The Alabama State Department of Education released further details about the impact of the cyber-attack.
5 related reports
- Alabama Department of Education stops ransomware attack but confirms data stolen
- Some data is 'breached' during a hacking attack on the Alabama Education Department
- Data Breach Hits Alabama Department of Education Despite Blocked Attack
- Alabama State Department of Education updates on cyberattack impacts
- Department of Education statement on data breach
The summary and key facts are written by AI from related reports and may contain errors. Check the original articles and the organisation’s official statements for accurate details.