Franklin County Public Schools hit by Ransomware Attack

Franklin County Public Schools canceled classes due to a ransomware attack. The school system responded quickly and took proactive measures to limit the attack. Students and teachers returned to classes the next day. Franklin County Public Schools is working with the FBI and Virginia State Police to process a ransomware cyberattack. Recently, there has been an increase in cyberattacks on local governments and national agencies, with health care and public health sectors being the most targeted. The FBI reported more …

attack cyberattack fbi infosecnews police proactive process public public schools quickly ransomware ransomware attack school schools state students system teachers virginia working