Summary: A ransomware attack on Carruth Compliance Consulting has led to a significant data breach affecting numerous school districts and thousands of individuals in the United States. The hacked systems resulted in the theft of sensitive personal information, with the ransomware group Skira claiming responsibility for the attack. In response, impacted individuals are being offered credit monitoring and identity restoration services.
Affected: Carruth Compliance Consulting, public school districts, non-profit organizations, individuals in the United States
Keypoints :
- Ransomware attack detected on December 21, 2024, with unauthorized access to systems occurring between December 19-26.
- Compromised files contained personal information, including Social Security numbers, financial data, and medical information.
- Over 20,000 affected individuals identified across nine school districts in Maine alone.
- The ransomware group Skira has reportedly stolen around 469 Gb of data from Carruth.
- Impacted individuals are receiving free credit monitoring and identity restoration services.