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Huntsville, Alabama, School District Ransomware Attack: Recovery Update

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Huntsville, Alabama school officials have announced students are returning to class following a ransomware attack that was discovered last week, according to AL.com. They also have advised students not to use laptops and other school-issued devices for the time being.

Students who engage in traditional face-to-face schedules are returning to school in Huntsville today, AL.com indicated. Meanwhile, students in the system's virtual academy can retrieve assignment packets in-person today.

Cybercriminals launched a cyberattack to shut down Huntsville City School technology on November 30, WHNT reported. Huntsville City Schools spokesman Craig Williams confirmed ransomware was used in the attack.

Huntsville school officials are working with law enforcement to investigate the ransomware attack, WHNT stated. No details have been released about what information might have been compromised or the amount of the ransom request during the cyberattack.

Along with Huntsville City Schools, several other school districts recently have experienced cyberattacks, including:

MSSPs can provide cybersecurity tips and recommendations and security services to help school districts identify and mitigate cyberattacks. They also can help school districts develop and implement a layered cybersecurity strategy to keep pace with evolving cyber threats.

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Huntsville, Alabama, School District Ransomware Attack: Recovery Update

Huntsville, Alabama, schools reopen after November 30 ransomware attack, but students aren't permitted to use some academic computer systems.

Dan Kobialka

Dan Kobialka is senior contributing editor, MSSP Alert and ChannelE2E. He covers IT security, IT service provider business strategies and partner programs. Dan holds a M.A. in Print and Multimedia Journalism from Emerson College and a B.A. in English from Bridgewater State University. In his free time, Dan enjoys jogging, traveling, playing sports, touring breweries and watching football.