Los Angeles Unified School District confirms SSNs leaked in September ransomware attack

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) sent out breach notification letters to an unknown number of contractors in recent days notifying them that sensitive information – including Social Security Numbers – was leaked during a wide-ranging cyberattack last year. 

The school district said an investigation revealed that from July 31 until September 3 hackers had access to LAUSD servers containing contractor information provided to the district. 

Those affected include current and former contractors and subcontractors who had provided …

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