According to sources, Tucson Unified School District (a Education organization in Arizona) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2023-01-30.

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Source 1  |  2023-01-30

Southern Arizona’s largest school district hit by cyber attack

“Over the weekend, the Tucson Unified School District was hit by computer hackers who are now holding its data hostage. On Monday, Jan. 30, it forced schools to do work offline. “

“Early Monday, staff across the district found a letter in their printers. The letter said the system was hit by Royal ransomware and the district’s data was allegedly encrypted and copied.“

“A ransomware attack like this one could’ve spread through TUSD’s system by someone simply clicking on an untrustworthy link, according to Taylor. The hackers claimed the district’s data has been allegedly copied and can be published online, where anyone will be able to see it. “

“In an email and voicemail sent out to staff and families, the district said a cyber security incident happened on its network and that internet and network services are down as the matter is investigated. “

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