According to sources, Rutherford County Schools (a Education organization in Tennessee) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2024-12-12.

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Source 1  |  2024-12-12

Hackers ask for cryptocurrency in apparent ransomware attack on Rutherford County Schools

“On Wednesday afternoon, members of a hacker group worked to prove it did have sensitive information from Rutherford County Schools (RCS). “

“Hackers posted a photo on the dark web that appeared to show staff members’ personal information two weeks after the district announced a “network interruption.” “

“Despite hackers’ seven-day countdown to sell the data, school board member Butch Vaughn tells News 2 paying the 20 Bitcoin ransom is “off the table.” “

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