Cyberattacks Disrupt Schools in US and UK, Thousands of Students Affected

Highline Public Schools in Washington and Charles Darwin School in England face closures and operational challenges due to ransomware attacks.

Highline Public Schools, serving 17,000 students in Washington state, detected unauthorized activity on Sunday, leading to a three-day closure.
The district will reopen on Thursday but without internet access, affecting school bus routes, attendance tracking, and emergency communications.
Charles Darwin School in Bromley, England, was hit by a ransomware attack, leading to a three-day closure and a three-week disruption of internet and email services.
The cyberattack on Charles Darwin School, claimed by the Black Suit ransomware group, potentially compromised 200 GB of sensitive data.
Both schools are working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to restore systems and investigate the breaches.