Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis schools: Systems back online after ‘encryption event’
Minneapolis Public Colleges (FOX 9)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis Public College laptop techniques are again on-line after some type of cyber assault.
For per week, the colleges have had tech disruptions to their system, and the district says it’s working with legislation enforcement to research what occurred, referring to the issue as an “encryption occasion” however not calling it a ransomware assault.
Nevertheless, officers say MPS didn’t pay a ransom and private info was not impacted, They’re additionally warning households concerning the risks of phishing and different scams to allow them to forestall any future assaults.