The California Office of the Attorney General reported that the Fullerton Joint Union High School District experienced a ransomware attack on November 14, 2023. The breach was reported on January 25, 2024, but the specific number of individuals affected and the types of information compromised remain unknown. The attack highlights the vulnerability of educational institutions to cyber threats, potentially compromising sensitive information and disrupting operations.
Source: https://oag.ca.gov/ecrime/databreach/reports/sb24-579899
TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/fullerton-joint-union-high-school-district
"id": "ful704072925",
"linkid": "fullerton-joint-union-high-school-district",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "11/2023",
"severity": "50",
"impact": "1",
"explanation": "Attack without any consequences"
{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Education',
'location': 'Fullerton, California',
'name': 'Fullerton Joint Union High School District',
'type': 'Educational Institution'}],
'date_detected': '2023-11-14',
'date_publicly_disclosed': '2024-01-25',
'description': 'The California Office of the Attorney General reported that '
'the Fullerton Joint Union High School District experienced a '
'ransomware attack on November 14, 2023. The breach was '
'reported on January 25, 2024, but the specific number of '
'individuals affected and the types of information compromised '
'remain unknown.',
'references': [{'date_accessed': '2024-01-25',
'source': 'California Office of the Attorney General'}],
'title': 'Ransomware Attack on Fullerton Joint Union High School District',
'type': 'Ransomware'}