Interlock ransomware attackers compromised Providence Academy, a private Christian school, by accessing all student databases containing personal information such as SSNs, as well as leaked financial and employee data, highlighting severe security negligence. The attack predominantly impacted the United States.
Incident Details
- Victim: Providence Academy
- Country:
- Actor: interlock
- Source: http://pzbd27cw7pkctovnmfaoeldjf32bc63mwqwhcxcftkqntest2bkkuaid.onion/index.php?p=
- Discovered: 2025-12-03 19:30:35.469551
- Published: 2025-12-03 19:30:15.874562
Information
- Providence Academy, a private Christian school, was targeted in a ransomware attack.
- The attackers were identified as the group Interlock.
- The school’s staff showed a disregard for security measures, putting students’ and staff’s personal information at risk.
- All student databases were accessed, exposing personal details, including Social Security Numbers.
- The Chief IT Director was notably the most unsafe position in terms of security vulnerability.
- Various financial documents and confidential employee data were also leaked during the breach.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "interlock". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.