According to sources, Providence Public Schools (a Education organization in Rhode Island) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2024-09-17.

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Source 1  |  2024-09-17

Providence Schools Facing $1M Ransomware Demand, Says Cyber Threat Monitoring Company

“A major cyber threat monitoring company went to social media on Tuesday to claim Providence Public Schools Department's (PPSD) internet network was hacked - and that ransom is $1 million. “

“GoLocalProv was first to report that Providence Public Schools' internet network has been hit with "technical difficulties." “

“Teachers and administrators were told internet connectivity was “out at all sites,” and were warned not to connect their computers to personal hotspots. “

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