Date Reported: 2024-03-28
Country: USA
Victim: Traverse City Public Schools | tcaps.net
Additional Information:
- The ransomware group Medusa has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the Traverse City Public Schools, leading to the cancellation of classes in early April.
- The attackers allegedly stole 1.2 terabytes of data and demanded a total of 1 million dollars to prevent the disclosure and decryption of the data.
- The school district administration, in collaboration with a third-party cybersecurity firm, the police, and the FBI, is investigating the incident.
- So far, there have been no reports of identity theft or fraud related to this attack.
- Medusa is known for its double extortion technique and has previously targeted other school districts, exploiting vulnerabilities to maximize ransom payments.
Article: https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/ransomware-group-claims-it-targeted-traverse-city-schools
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