Burnaby school district says cyberattack may have leaked student, parent info
The Burnaby School District says in a notice that the ransomware attack it suffered on Sept. 21 affected school websites and portals, internal network services and phone lines.
Public school officials in Burnaby, B.C., are warning that hackers may have obtained sensitive student and parental information in a recent cyberattack. The Burnaby School District reported that the ransomware attack, which occurred on September 21, impacted school websites, portals, internal network services, and phone lines. The hackers reportedly copied and stole various files, including lists of parent, guardian, and student names and contact information, birthdates, grades, and school names.
Additionally, the attackers may have acquired registration forms, kindergarten assessment notes, and detailed lists of students enrolled in specialized learning programs. The school district has informed the RCMP and B.C.’s privacy commissioner, and is working to evaluate its system security to prevent future breaches. Staff, students, and their families have been offered TransUnion’s fraud alert service, and are advised to exercise caution regarding suspicious communications.
The district emphasizes its commitment to keeping the Burnaby Schools community informed as the investigation continues.
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