Gadsden ISD has shut down its internet system due to ransomware

KTSM reports:

Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) shut down its internet and communication systems, affecting all schools and support service locations, after identifying a virus that may have infected the system yesterday.

According to a news release, the disruption has been connected to a virus or ransomware identified as RYUK.

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  1. @Securityhumor - February 26, 2020

    Apparently not the first time Gadsden ISD had a ransomware attack (July 30, 2019):
    https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/gadsen-isd-receives-ransomware-attack

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