According to sources, Addison Northwest School District (a Education organization in Vermont) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2025-01-09.

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Source 1  |  2025-01-09

Addison Northwest School District reports ransomware cyberattack

“The Addison Northwest School District (ANWSD) reported a ransomware cyberattack that disrupted operations across all of its three district schools and central office“

“The incident was initially discovered on Jan. 25, 2025. “

“The district responded by locking district officials, teachers, and employees out of servers and disabled internet services throughout the district.“

“The information on this server was not stored in a format that is easily accessible, it includes sensitive data such as Social Security numbers and direct deposit banking information“

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