The Pequannock Township School District in New Jersey has fallen victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the threat actor interlock, potentially compromising sensitive student and staff data. This incident underscores the rising cyber threats facing educational institutions across the US. #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: Pequannock Township School District
- Country: US
- Actor: interlock
- Source: http://if6cf3llwqht3bs2glotrlsj4ayowc4pipadzbf7bkztln5ykifkjpyd.onion/index.php?p=
- Discovered: 2025-08-15 21:52:02.879815
- Published: 2025-08-15 21:51:48.894616
Information
- The Pequannock Township School District experienced a ransomware attack conducted by the actor Interlock.
- The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in Pequannock Township, Morris County, New Jersey.
- During the 2018-19 school year, the district included five schools with a total enrollment of 2,123 students.
- The district employed 167.5 classroom teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.
- It is classified in District Factor Group “GH” by the New Jersey Department of Education, the third-highest of eight classification groups.
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.