Philly’s Mastery Schools Hit by Ransomware: 37,000+ at Risk!
Mastery Schools, Philadelphia’s largest charter network, fell victim to a ransomware attack compromising 37,031 people’s personal data. The culprits claim they swiped 171 GB, but Mastery hasn’t verified this. In response, the school is offering free identity protection and boosting security measures. Cyber-threats in US education are on the rise!
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like DragonForce didn’t get the memo that “Back to School” sales don’t include Social Security numbers and medical records! As Mastery Schools grapples with this data breach, it seems they’ve learned that the ultimate lesson plan should include Cybersecurity 101. But hey, at least they’re now offering free identity protection services—because nothing says “welcome back” like a subscription to Experian’s IdentityWorks!
Key Points:
- Mastery Schools experienced a ransomware attack compromising the data of over 37,000 people.
- Attackers, known as DragonForce, claimed to have stolen 171 GB of data.
- Mastery is offering free identity protection services to affected individuals.
- Enhancements in cybersecurity measures are being implemented to prevent future breaches.
- Ransomware attacks in US educational institutions are on the rise, with 79 attacks reported in 2024.