Ransomware Attack Contained at Farrington School District in Illinois

Farrington Community Consolidated School District 99, located in Bluford, Illinois, reported a ransomware attack on Feb. 7, stating the incident was contained before any information was compromised. The district shared the update in a brief Facebook post but did not provide additional details. Attempts to reach district officials for comment on the operational impact were unsuccessful.

Farrington CCSD 99 currently has no active website, and its previous domain, Farrington99.org, has expired and is listed for sale. The district’s limited online presence may complicate future communications and cybersecurity efforts. It remains unclear whether law enforcement or cybersecurity professionals are involved in the investigation or recovery process.