Ransomware attack forces Evanston Township High School to close, cancel summer programs
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Jeff Hirsh
Summary
Evanston Township High School (ETHS) suffered a ransomware attack on June 7 that disrupted district systems, internet services, and computer infrastructure. As a result, the school closed on Monday and Tuesday, cancelling all summer school classes, sports camps, and other on-campus activities. ETHS activated its incident response procedures and engaged external cybersecurity experts and breach attorneys to address the situation.
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bskyRansomware attack forces Evanston Township High School to close, cancel summer programsevanstonnow.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledRansomware attack 'distrupted access to district systems, internet services, and computer infrastructure' on Sunday, June 7.
When the breach was discovered, ETHS immediately activated its internet response procedures and 'engaged external cyber breach attorneys and cybersecurity experts to assist with'
ETHS will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, with all summer school, sports camps, and other on-campus activities cancelled for both days.
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