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Cyberattack Shuts Down Bonneville School District Network in Idaho Falls

A cybersecurity incident on Thursday, June 20, led Bonneville Joint School District 93 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to shut down its entire network, including phone and internet services across all schools and administrative buildings. District officials, alerted by cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf, took immediate action to isolate systems, halting access

Malware Attack Disrupts College of Eastern Idaho’s Network Amid Rising National Threats

The College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls, Idaho, was forced to shut down its network last week after malware infiltrated its systems through a student’s personal laptop. Initially described as a “Trojan horse attack,” the incident prompted a full system shutdown and involvement from cybersecurity professionals. While school

Idaho's Jefferson School District Cancels Classes After Ransomware Attack

On February 3, 2025, Jefferson Joint School District 251 in Rigby, Idaho, detected a ransomware attack on its computer network, prompting immediate action to investigate and mitigate the breach. Superintendent Chad Martin announced that schools will close on Thursday, February 6, and parent-teacher conferences scheduled for February 5-6 are canceled.

Cyberattack Targets Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Sensitive Data Potentially Compromised

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribal government, based in Fort Hall, Idaho, was the target of a significant cyberattack on August 16, 2024, leading to a potential data breach. The Fort Hall Business Council disclosed the incident in a letter posted on August 19, revealing that unknown and unauthorized individuals may have gained

Ada County Takes CAD System Offline Amid Cybersecurity Concerns

On July 13, 2024, the Ada County Sheriff's Office in Idaho detected unusual activity in their Emergency Communications system, prompting concerns of a potential cybersecurity incident. As a precaution, the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system was taken offline to prevent further issues. Despite this, all 911 and non-emergency