"Baltimore County Schools Forced to Cancel Classes Following Ransomware Attack"

A ransomware attack disabled the Baltimore County Public School system's entire network.  The attack occurred on the network Tuesday night.   The form of ransomware used was not disclosed, but some researchers believe it is Ryuk ransomware.  The group behind the attack demanded a ransom payment, and classes were canceled on Wednesday due to the attack.  State auditors had just recently conducted an audit of the Baltimore County Public School System and found that the network was not being adequately secured and that sensitive personal information was not properly safeguarded, among other issues.

SiliconANGLE: "Baltimore County Schools Forced to Cancel Classes Following Ransomware Attack"