Fog Strikes Again: Alvin School District Data Breach Leaves 47,606 Vulnerable
The Alvin Independent School District data breach compromised sensitive information of 47,606 individuals. The ransomware gang Fog claimed responsibility, boasting of stealing 60 GB of data. While Fog’s antics seem like a bad sitcom, this security breach is no laughing matter for the impacted individuals.
Hot Take:
Ah, the sweet smell of summer break—sunshine, ice cream, and… identity theft? It seems the Alvin Independent School District in Texas got an unexpected lesson in cybersecurity when 47,606 individuals’ data became the latest victims of a ransomware attack. Looks like Fog’s favorite extracurricular activity is ‘Data Breach 101,’ and they’ve got an A+ in causing chaos!
Key Points:
– A data breach at Alvin Independent School District in Texas compromised 47,606 individuals’ sensitive information.
– The breach was claimed by the ransomware gang Fog, who stole 60 GB of data.
– Exposed data includes Social Security numbers, credit card details, and medical information.
– Fog has a history of targeting educational institutions and is known for encrypting and stealing data.
– The AISD breach is part of a broader trend, with 79 ransomware attacks on US educational institutions in 2024.