White House hosts summit on ransomware crisis plaguing public schools

The White House hosted its first-ever cybersecurity "summit" on ransomware attacks plaguing U.S. schools Tuesday. Nearly 50 districts have reported ransomware attacks this year.

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August 8, 2023 - 12:22 PM

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The White House on Tuesday held its first-ever cybersecurity “summit” on the ransomware attacks plaguing U.S. schools, which has included hackers leaking sensitive student data such as medical records, psychiatric evaluations and student sexual assault reports.

“If we want to safeguard our children’s futures we must protect their personal data,” first lady Jill Biden, who is a teacher, told the gathering. “Every student deserves the opportunity to see a school counselor when they’re struggling and not worry that these conversations will be shared with the…

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