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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gino Spocchia

Los Angeles Unified School District targeted by ‘ransomware attack’

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Schools across the Los Angeles area were due to reopen as normal, following a weekend cyberattack described as being likely “criminal in nature” by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) officials.

Lessons were due to resume as planned after the Labor Day holiday weekend when the cyberattack caused multiple technological disruptions with teachers, parents and students unable to access files or log-in, a statement said.

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