New Jersey School District Shut Down by Cyberattack

New Jersey School District Shut Down by Cyberattack

January 29, 2024 at 12:11PM

Freehold Township School District in New Jersey closed its schools and offices due to a cybersecurity incident causing technical difficulties. District officials are working with cybersecurity experts. Dianne Martello Brethauer apologized for the disruption. President Michael Amoroso mentioned an ongoing investigation and a future announcement about Tuesday’s schedule. No further details about the attack have been disclosed.

From the meeting notes:

– Freehold Township School District in Freehold, N.J. has been closed due to a cybersecurity incident.
– The district is experiencing technical difficulties and is working with third-party experts to resolve the issue.
– Dianne Martello Brethauer, the district assistant superintendent, apologized for the disruption on her X (formerly Twitter) account.
– Michael Amoroso, president of the Freehold Township Board of Education, mentioned an ongoing investigation and stated that an announcement about Tuesday’s schedule will be made when appropriate.
– No further details about the nature of the attack have been disclosed.

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