"Los Angeles School District Hit With Cyberattack"

Los Angeles Unified School District announced today that officials detected unusual activity over the weekend, which it said was “likely criminal” ransomware.  The previous day, the district’s email system and other technological services were disrupted.  The district is requiring all students and employees to change their email passwords.  School officials noted that although they expect classroom instruction, transportation, and food services to move forward without “major technical issues,” some of the district’s business operations may be delayed or modified.  School officials stated that based on a preliminary analysis of critical business systems, employee healthcare and payroll are not impacted, nor has the cyber incident affected safety and emergency mechanisms in place at schools.  Los Angeles Unified School District also announced nine steps it would take in response to the incident, including a full-scale reorganization of its technology investments, mandatory cybersecurity employee training, and a forensic review of the district’s systems.  The attack comes as multiple critical sectors have seen a rise in cyberattacks this year, forcing many companies to improve their cyber defenses.

The Hill reports: "Los Angeles School District Hit With Cyberattack"