A suspected data incident disrupted IT systems at Hanover County Public Schools, forcing the district to move to offline instruction while investigators analyze the network.

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Denmark Schools Face Weeklong Outage
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Wisconsin ‘Denmark School District’ Cyber Incident Triggering Network Outage Claimed by INC Ransom A Denmark School District cyber incident caused a major Wisconsin school outage, followed by an unverified ransomware claim.

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UAT-10027 Leverages ‘Dohdoor’ Backdoor and Cobalt Strike Against US Education and Healthcare Threat actor UAT-10027 targets U.S. education and healthcare sectors using the Dohdoor backdoor and possibly Cobalt Strike.

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Committee approves cybersecurity bill to expand Utah Cyber Center and funding mechanism Lawmakers favorably recommended SB123 to broaden the cyber center’s remit, add representatives to the cybersecurity commission and create a restricted account for federal and state funds; K–12 and local IT officials urged support.

Utah lawmakers have just approved a crucial cybersecurity bill aimed at bolstering defenses for schools and local governments as federal support wanes!

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ZeroEyes presents AI firearm-detection service; vendor says service integrates with existing cameras and uses human verification ZeroEyes told the task force its AI analyzes existing security-camera streams to detect brandished firearms, routes verified alerts through a 24/7 watch center, and dispatches notifications to on-site security and law enforcement; the company reported deployments in Louisiana and said typical contracts run three to five years.

ZeroEyes is revolutionizing school safety by using AI to detect visible firearms through existing security cameras, ensuring rapid response with human verification.

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Committee approves access-control upgrades for remaining Bossier Parish schools A security/audit committee approved funding for an access-control project across remaining schools, authorizing BadgePass integration, door readers and site-specific hardware after questions about monitoring and cost variance; the motion passed by voice vote.

Bossier Parish schools are set to enhance security with new access-control systems, ensuring rapid lockdowns and effective monitoring across all sites.

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Students and community groups press Vancouver schools for protections after ICE activity, list concrete demands Student organizers and community groups told the board that large student walkouts protested recent ICE enforcement; they urged the district to adopt policies such as excused absence extensions, "know your rights" trainings, strengthened hate-and-bias protocols, alerts when enforcement is near school grounds, and increased campus security.

Students and community advocates are rallying for immediate action from Vancouver Public Schools to protect immigrant students after alarming ICE enforcement activities sparked massive walkouts.

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MISD police outline safety and training work tied to Goal 2; DVA submitted and HB33 requirements addressed The district police chief told trustees the district submitted its district vulnerability assessment, hired additional officers, expanded training including active-threat and Sentinel training, purchased ballistic shields and breaching tools required by House Bill 33, and rolled out community engagement programs.

Montgomery ISD is ramping up campus safety with new officers, advanced training, and essential equipment to ensure a secure learning environment for all students.

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Audit shows $13.33M general fund balance; interim superintendent outlines security and budget steps An auditor told the Pascack Valley Regional High School District board the general fund ended the year at $13.334 million and described reserve withdrawals; Interim Superintendent Phillips reported new visitor ID checks, a November power outage that canceled school for a day, and that the district is beginning the 2026–27 budget process. A 23-item finance consent agenda was announced but a motion was not recorded in the transcript.

Pascack Valley Regional High School District's audit reveals a $13.33 million fund balance, but with significant changes in reserves—what does this mean for the future of our schools?

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Texas aid administrators report surge in suspected fraudulent FAFSA/TASFA applications, share verification tactics Multiple Texas colleges and ISDs told the committee they saw clusters of suspicious financial aid applications this summer and fall; recommended practices include delaying form submission until synchronous ID verification, using IP/address monitoring and placing holds until identity is verified.

Texas colleges are on high alert as they report a troubling spike in fraudulent financial aid applications, prompting urgent new verification tactics to protect students and funds.

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A major Japanese school confirmed a ransomware attack that resulted in a data leak.

Yokosuka Gakuin disclosed unauthorized server access and data exfiltration, with the incident claimed by the Rhysida group.

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Education as Pakistan’s New National Security! - Stratheia Pakistan’s education drive aims to enroll millions of out-of-school children, linking reform to growth, stability, and national renewal.

Education is now framed as national security: every child in school strengthens stability, productivity, and social trust. Sustaining this momentum is the real test.
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Graham County accepts $280,000 in state funds to continue school safety system; board signs agreement The Graham County Board of Supervisors voted to accept $280,000 in state funding to continue a school safety interoperability system that links school "panic buttons" to local law enforcement and dispatch. The county will sign a state agreement now; a vendor contract (Mutualink) with per-agency pricing will follow.

Graham County just secured $280,000 to boost school safety with a cutting-edge system that links panic buttons and cameras directly to law enforcement!

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Sheriff Mark Daniels highlights drone summit, $1.5M school security grant and holiday scam warnings Cochise County Sheriff Mark Daniels announced an invitation-only drone technology summit to be hosted locally, updated listeners that a $1.5 million Navigate360 school-safety grant is being installed countywide after a favorable audit, and warned residents about holiday scams including QR-code gifts.

Cochise County is gearing up for a cutting-edge drone technology summit that promises to reshape policing while also addressing crucial school safety initiatives and rising holiday scams.

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Penn hacker claims to have stolen 1.2 million donor records in data breach A hacker has taken responsibility for last week's University of Pennsylvania "We got hacked" email incident, saying it was a far more extensive breach that exposed data on 1.2 million donors and…

A hacker claims to have breached the University of Pennsylvania, exposing 1.2M donor records — even academia must guard its trust assets. 🎓🔓 #DataProtection #EducationSecurity

Canton Local board says SWAT call handled; ParentSquare outage delayed messages, board weighs backups A SWAT-call threat at Canton South High School was handled without incident, but a nationwide ParentSquare outage delayed parent notifications. The board discussed backup systems, clarified lockdown messaging and plans to review redundancy for emergency communications.

A SWAT-call threat at Canton South High School was managed effectively, but a major communication outage left parents in the dark during the emergency.

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University of Pennsylvania faces significant data breach, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity in education. #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #EducationSecurity Link: thedailytechfeed.com/university-o...

Milan board votes to join PowerSchool litigation invitation over 2024 breach Milan Area Schools approved a resolution to participate in a lawsuit related to a December 2024 PowerSchool data breach. District officials described the invitation as low risk and said participation could preserve a stronger claim than being later included in a class action.

Milan Area Schools are taking proactive steps to protect student and teacher data by voting to join a lawsuit over a massive PowerSchool data breach affecting millions of records.

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Board approves grant‑backed districtwide security camera system Garfield Re-2 trustees voted unanimously to buy and install a districtwide video security system after staff secured grant funding and negotiated a reduced vendor price; the contract covers interior and exterior coverage at all schools except classrooms, bathrooms and locker rooms.

The Garfield School District is taking a giant leap towards safety with a new districtwide security camera system, funded by grants and set for installation before the year ends!

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McKinney ISD outlines intruder-detection audit, training and new camera and detection systems District safety staff reported results of a state intruder-detection audit, described training and technology upgrades including Sentinel data collection, Deladeo internet filtering, and new PTZ cameras with automated tracking, and said specific audit details would be discussed in closed session to avoid compromising campus security.

McKinney ISD is ramping up campus safety with advanced technology, extensive staff training, and a thorough intruder-detection audit to protect students and staff.

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District presents annual safety report; crisis-alert badge program rolled out to staff Pinellas County Schools presented its mandatory 2024–25 annual safety and security report and told the board it implemented a strategic crisis-alert badge program districtwide, trained hundreds of threat‑management staff and remediated compliance issues found in Office of Safe Schools visits.

Pinellas County Schools just unveiled a groundbreaking crisis-alert badge system, enhancing safety across 132 sites and training thousands of staff to respond to threats effectively.

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Mike Gillespie on security in education Security should support the educational mission, not hinder it, writes Mike Gillespie of the information security awareness consultancy Advent IM. Education

In his latest article for Professional Security Magazine, Mike Gillespie explores how schools, colleges, and universities can strike the balance between accessibility, privacy, and robust protection in Education.

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Lowell School Committee Approves Request for Additional Security Officers at High School Committee approves request for more security officers at Lowell High School.

Lowell High School is taking a bold step to enhance student safety by approving additional security officers, sparking a crucial conversation about school safety in our community.

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Data Security Experts Anticipate Frequent Policy Changes Amid Evolving Privacy Landscape Experts predict continual updates to data security policies and regulations due to evolving challenges.

Niskayuna Central School District is stepping up its game in data security to ensure student privacy amidst ever-changing regulations.

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Commissioner Sparks Dialogue on Continuous Improvement for School Security Measures Commissioner emphasizes the need for ongoing enhancements in school security protocols.

Douglas County Commissioners are pushing for a revolutionary shift in school safety discussions, insisting that security enhancements shouldn't wait for tragedy.

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Task Force Reviews Security Protocols for After Hours K-12 Events Task force identifies inconsistencies in security measures at after hours school events.

Inconsistent security measures at K-12 events in Utah are raising concerns about student safety, prompting a call for clearer guidelines.

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Cyberattacks on schools are rising fast.
Strategic communication + strong cybersecurity aren’t luxuries—they’re shields.

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Protect Student Data from Help Desk Social Engineering - Trusona Universities and schools face rising help desk attacks. Learn how to protect student data from social engineering and meet compliance requirements.

The solution? Strong identity proofing, phishing-resistant MFA, and consistent verification workflows that keep learning secure.

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Randolph County approves funding for two school resource officers and infrastructure upgrades County commissioners approve two SRO positions and a $1.1M infrastructure renovation plan.

Randolph County is taking bold steps to enhance school safety with the approval of two new School Resource Officers and a major infrastructure renovation plan.

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