Canada · 19 d ago
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Burnaby school district says hackers may have taken student data
What the attack hit
- School websites and portals
- Internal network services
- Phone lines
A ransomware attack on the Burnaby School District in British Columbia on Sep 21 hit school websites and portals, internal network services and phone lines.
What we know
- Hackers copied and stole files
- The attack took place on Sep 21
Not yet
- Exactly which records were taken
Files the hackers copied and stole may hold names, contact details, birthdates and grades, as well as kindergarten assessment notes and lists of students on specialized learning plans.
What's next
The RCMP and the province's privacy commissioner are handling the matter, and the district is reviewing its system security to prevent further breaches.
What families can do
Staff, students and families have been offered a fraud alert service from TransUnion, and the district urges them to be wary of suspicious messages.
