FBI investigating after Jackson Public Schools (JPS) computer system hacked

mood · Feb 22, 2020

FBI investigating after JPS computer system hacked
February 21, 2020
https://www.wlbt.com/2020/02/21/fbi-investigating-after-jps-computer-system-hacked/

Jackson Public Schools is dealing with a network interaction after a recent cyber attack.

School officials said in a statement that its information technology team, along with outside cyber-professionals, performed a full assessment of its computer system.
They say student and employee information has not been compromised.

He said the nature of the attack was not a data breach, but one that makes it difficult for them to access the data within their system.
Greene said they’ve been going through device-by-device to try to restore the network without causing further harm--something he notes will take a long time.
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mood · Dec 27, 2021

Jackson Public Schools Ups Cybersecurity After Hacker Attack
December 27, 2021

Jackson Public Schools officials say attackers sought to encrypt files and have the district pay a ransom to return the files, WJTV reports.

Since the Feb. 6, 2020 attack, the district has implemented a cyber-education program for employees and a new anti-virus and malware protection program. It also installed a multi-factor authentication system for key employees, along with other improvements to network infrastructure and security.
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The district was able to avoid paying any ransom and recover most of its systems. Officials said no evidence of theft was found, but 17 accounts had evidence of unauthorized access.
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WJTV: Jackson Public Schools implement prevention measures after 2020 cyberattack

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FBI investigating after Jackson Public Schools (JPS) computer system hacked

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