Missouri to provide schools with ‘silent’ emergency alert app
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced that public and charter schools can sign up for access to a new app for teachers.
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Ransomware closes schools on Nantucket Island
Public schools on the Massachusetts island closed early after it endured the latest ransomware attack against the K-12 sector.
Baltimore County schools ignored warnings before 2020 cyberattack, audit finds
The November 2020 ransomware attack began when a contractor mistakenly opened a malicious attachment, an audit found.
CISA publishes long-awaited K-12 cybersecurity roadmap
CISA's 29-page report on K-12 cybersecurity lays out steps for school districts that are often short on resources and expertise.
Contractors’ Social Security numbers were exposed in L.A. schools ransomware attack
Last year's ransomware attack against the Los Angeles Unified School District exposed contract workers' personal information, the district said.
K-12 cyber maturity improving, but still lags behind other sectors
A report from the Center for Internet Security found that K-12 schools are getting better at identity management, but still have a long way to go in…
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Cyber threats in K-12 are ‘here to stay’
Even without robust funding, there are still free and low-cost steps K-12 schools can take to improve their cyber defenses, speakers said at a CISA event.
Feds still behind on K-12 cybersecurity, audit finds
Congress' auditing arm found that CISA and the Department of Education need better coordination to improve K-12 cybersecurity.
L.A. school hackers post data after district refuses payment
The Vice Society ransomware gang posted data it stole from the Los Angeles Unified School District, including Social Security numbers.
California Gov. Newsom signs K-12 cyber reporting bill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation requiring school districts and local education boards to report cyberattacks to the state.