Baltimore Schools Hit by Cloak Ransomware: Lessons in Cybersecurity from a Comedy of Errors
Baltimore City Public Schools fell victim to a Cloak ransomware attack, compromising sensitive data of over 31,000 individuals. While the district offers free credit monitoring, affected folks should stay alert for identity theft attempts. Remember, when data breaches strike, it’s not just information that’s exposed—it’s your patience and sense of security too.
Hot Take:
It seems like Baltimore’s school system has been doing a bit of extracurricular studying in “How to Be Ransomed 101.” With Cloak ransomware making a grand entrance, it’s time for the school district to put on its thinking cap and ace Cybersecurity 101!
Key Points:
- Baltimore City Public Schools suffered a data breach in February 2025.
- The breach affected sensitive data of over 31,000 individuals, including students and staff.
- Potentially compromised data includes social security and driver’s license numbers.
- Cloak ransomware is suspected to be behind the attack.
- The district is now offering credit monitoring services to those affected.
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