According to sources, Harrison County Board of Education (a Education organization in West Virginia) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2025-01-24.

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Source 1  |  2025-01-24

Harrison County Schools Hit by Cyberattack, Investigation Underway

“On Saturday, January 18, the Harrison County Board of Education experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to some of its computer systems. The school board, upon discovering the cyberattack on Harrison County Schools, immediately initiated an investigation and temporarily disabled the affected network over the holiday weekend to prevent further damage. “

“School authorities have confirmed that they have engaged external cybersecurity experts to assist in assessing the full scope of the situation. Their involvement is aimed at ensuring the security of the systems and mitigating any potential future risks. “

“While the authorities have refrained from disclosing specific details regarding the systems that may have been compromised, they have promised to provide further updates as more information becomes available. “

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