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New Jersey’s Flemington-Raritan Schools Disrupted by Cyberattack Amid National Surge

A cyberattack on May 6, 2025, disrupted digital operations across the Flemington-Raritan Regional School District in Flemington, New Jersey, forcing a shutdown of computer systems and impacting standardized testing and internal communications. Superintendent Dr. Kari McGann addressed families in a video message on May 7, confirming that in-school device usage

Michigan’s Kalamazoo Schools Disrupted in Latest of Nationwide Cyber Incidents

A network security breach has left Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) in Kalamazoo, Michigan, without internet and email access since Wednesday, April 30, 2025. While district officials claim there is "no evidence to suggest it was a targeted attack," such statements downplay the reality that most ransomware operations are

Cyberattack Disrupts Georgia’s Coweta County School System, Classes Continue

The Coweta County School System, based in Newnan, Georgia, and serving the entire county, experienced a cyberattack on its internal network around 7 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025. The incident is under investigation by federal, state, and local authorities, including the Georgia Emergency Management Authority and Homeland Security.

Cyberattack Disrupts Bartlesville, Oklahoma Schools, Postpones State Testing

On May 1, 2025, Bartlesville Public Schools in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, suffered a major network security breach that disrupted districtwide computer systems and forced the cancellation of scheduled state testing. Granger Meador, the district’s executive director of technology and communications, confirmed that while essential services such as phones, life safety

Santa Fe ISD Cyber Event in Texas Disrupts Testing, Sparks Privacy Concerns

Santa Fe Independent School District in Santa Fe, Texas, experienced a cyber event over the weekend of April 19–20, 2025, causing widespread network outages that disrupted internet, phone services, and the visitor check-in system across all campuses. District officials confirmed the event via Facebook, stating the Technology Department had

Qilin Ransomware Attack Disrupts Bertie County Schools in North Carolina Amid Statewide Cyber Threats

Starting around April 8, 2025, Bertie County Schools in Windsor, North Carolina, began experiencing major disruptions to phone and internet services. The Qilin ransomware group later claimed responsibility for the attack, listing the district as a victim on their leak site on April 18. The school district itself has not

Cyberattack Disrupts Fall River Public Schools' Network in Massachusetts

Fall River Public Schools in Massachusetts is investigating a cybersecurity breach after unauthorized access to sections of its internal network was discovered on Monday, April 7. Chief Information Officer Scott Cabral identified the suspicious activity, prompting immediate containment measures by IT staff. Superintendent Dr. Tracy Curley confirmed that third-party cybersecurity

Pelham School District in New Hampshire Suffers Cyberattack, Initiates Two-Week Network Shutdown

On March 14, 2025, the Pelham School District in Pelham, New Hampshire, experienced a cyberattack that disrupted its internet, phone lines, and email systems. Superintendent Chip McGee announced that the district will remain offline for the next two weeks as investigations proceed and recovery efforts are underway. The incident was

Cyberattack Disrupts Virginia's Williamsburg-James City County Schools

Williamsburg-James City County (WJCC) Schools in Williamsburg, Virginia, confirmed Tuesday it was the target of a cybersecurity attack after the district experienced network disturbances starting Sunday. Spokeswoman Kara Wall said the division’s technology team contacted local and federal law enforcement, legal counsel, and cybersecurity experts to investigate. Acting Superintendent

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