Shiba is the name used by a group that claimed responsibility for the October 2026 Oneonta City School District ransomware incident. The Daily Star reported an Oct. 27 email alleging theft of student, parent and staff records and threatening publication. The superintendent acknowledged direct dealings with the party claiming responsibility but said the alleged stolen information had not been specifically verified. Public evidence reviewed here does not establish the operators’ identities, location, malware lineage or broader activity.
Shiba’s Oct.27 anonymous email claimed theft of student, parent and staff records and threatened publication in eight days. Superintendent Thomas Brindley acknowledged direct dealings with the group taking responsibility. He said the district had not specifically confirmed the claimed information. Claim is not proof of the asserted theft scope, completed publication or independently established responsibility.
