The Springfield Public Schools district in Massachusetts has become the victim of a ransomware attack that has caused the closure of schools while they investigate the cyberattack.
To prevent the attack's spread, the school district shut down all systems, leading to the school's closure.
The district informed parents by phone calls, Facebook, and Twitter that the schools were closed because of network problems.
Parents and children were informed of the district's cyberattack and the need to turn off school devices shortly after the initial notifications.
"id": "SPR65811523",
"linkid": "springfieldpublicschoolsma",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "10/2020",
"severity": "75",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"