Everything in the world is somehow connected to the internet, so everything in the world is at risk of cyber attack. Capiche?
Shit - when we were kids, the only thing we could do
was pull a friggin' fire alarm and hope for the best...
A cyberattack on the Tenafly School District's computer system has led to a cancellation of all final exams and a return to "old school" learning methods.
The ransomware attack was first noticed last week by students and teachers trying to access files, district officials said.
"We immediately contacted the technology team and a response plan was put in place to isolate devices and contain the incident," said district webmaster and communications manager Christine Corliss.
Typically, in ransomware incidents, those behind the attack demand payment. Corliss said she does not know what is being demanded of the district.
Similar attacks have targeted other districts, government agencies and businesses.
Since students and teachers won't be able to access the learning materials needed, final exams have been canceled and won't be rescheduled.
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