According to sources, Qilin Claims Ransomware Attack on Mecklenburg Schools (a Education organization in Virginia) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2025-10-07.

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Source 1  |  2025-10-07

Qilin Claims Ransomware Attack on Mecklenburg Schools

“A ransomware attack that disrupted operations at Mecklenburg County Public Schools (MCPS) in early September has been claimed by the Russian cybercrime group Qilin. “

“The gang said it stole 305 GB of sensitive data from the southern Virginia district, including financial records, grant documents, budgets and children’s medical files. “

“MCPS first alerted families to a cybersecurity incident on September 2 2025. The attack forced teachers offline, leaving them relying on pen, paper and whiteboards for instruction. Internet systems were restored about a week later. “

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