Ridgefield Public Schools experienced a ransomware attack by SafePay, demanding a ransom and threatening to release 90 GB of data. The attack highlights the increasing threat of ransomware targeting educational institutions, with ongoing investigations into data breaches and system recovery. #SafePay #RidgefieldPublicSchools
Keypoints
- Ridgefield Public Schools was targeted by SafePay ransomware, demanding a ransom and threatening data release.
- The attack involved attempts to deploy encryption malware, prompting systems to be taken offline for investigation.
- SafePay uses LockBit-based ransomware and employs double-extortion tactics by stealing and threatening to leak data.
- This attack marks the sixth educational institution affected by SafePay in 2025, alongside other US and international schools.
- Ransomware attacks on US schools increased in 2025, causing data breaches and system disruptions across multiple districts.