https://www.kcrg.com/2022/08/03/leaked-image-shows-ransomware-attack-hit-linn-mar-school-district/
Exploit: Ransomware
Lin-Mar School District: Local Public Education Authority
Risk to Business: 2.372 = Severe
Thanks to a bit of timely reporting by local media, it has been revealed that the Lin-Mar School District in Iowa has become a victim of the Vice Society ransomware group. Screenshots of the group’s ransom note were given to the media by an anonymous district staff member. This leak occurred after the school district informed parents and students that it was suffering unspecified “technical difficulties”, raising concerns about the district’s readiness to open for the new school year. The school district has so far refused further comment.
Individual Impact:
No information about consumer/employee PII, PHI or financial data exposure was available at press time.
How It Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: School districts will be especially appealing right now since the new school year time crunch makes them more likely to pay a ransom.
Risk Levels:
1 - 1.5 = Extreme Risk
1.51 - 2.49 = Severe Risk
2.5 - 3 = Moderate Risk
*The risk score is calculated using a formula that considers a wide range of factors related to the assessed breach.