South Carolina School District’s Data Breach: A Comedy of Errors Exposing 31,000+ Personal Files!
In a plot twist no one asked for, a South Carolina school district’s data breach exposed the personal info of over 31,000 people. The cyber caper, claimed by Interlock ransomware group, led to delayed bonuses and free credit monitoring. Apparently, even school districts aren’t safe from data breach drama these days.
Hot Take:
Well, it seems like the education system isn’t just teaching the ABCs; it’s now offering a crash course in cybersecurity breaches! South Carolina’s School District Five has had a bit of a ‘whoopsie’ moment with their data, proving once again that even schools need to do more than just protect their lunch money.
Key Points:
- Over 31,000 individuals in South Carolina affected by a school district data breach.
- Exposed information includes sensitive personal data like Social Security numbers and financial details.
- School district provides free credit monitoring and identity theft insurance to those affected.
- Ransomware group Interlock claims responsibility for the attack.
- The district’s employee bonuses were delayed due to the cyberattack.
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