Richmond Public Schools security incident history
Hacking, data breaches and other security incidents involving Richmond Public Schools, with related coverage.
Richmond Public Schools ransomware attack exposes personal data on dark web
Impact: Exposure of personal information belonging to current and former students, staff, and people associated with contractors, along with disruption to school systems
Richmond Public Schools in Virginia suffered a ransomware attack in October that disrupted its wireless network, phones, educational devices, and access to PowerSchool. Personal information belonging to current and former students, staff, and people associated with contractors was subsequently confirmed to have been posted on the dark web. The school district is offering free identity and credit monitoring and is working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), state police, and outside experts to operate a temporary network, restore systems, and conduct a forensic investigation.
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