Summary: Baltimore City Public Schools experienced a significant data breach affecting thousands of employees and students, attributed to a cyber attack in February 2025. The incident is believed to be linked to the Cloak ransomware operation and has exposed sensitive data, including the information of approximately 1,150 students. The school district is offering credit monitoring services to those impacted to mitigate potential identity theft risks.
Affected: Baltimore City Public Schools
Keypoints :
- Incident occurred on February 13, 2025, involving a breach of certain IT systems.
- Compromised data includes social security numbers and sensitive information of employees, volunteers, and about 1.5% of the student population.
- School district is providing complimentary credit monitoring services and encourages individuals to monitor their personal accounts.
- Breach believed to be connected to the Cloak ransomware operation, which has targeted numerous organizations since late 2022.