Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
Personal information of parents and students in the Okanagan Skaha School District may have been accessed in a cyber attack. The breach occurred between 2022 and 2024, and information such as student records, report cards, birth dates, school pictures, medical information, attendance records, and bus lists may have been compromised.
On Feb. 13, the school district responded to the breach by disabling key systems and engaging cybersecurity experts and the RCMP. The district is recommending that individuals affected be vigilant about fraud and identity theft, change passwords for School Cash Online, and be cautious of suspicious emails, texts, or phone calls.
Read more to learn about the measures being taken by the school district and the steps recommended to protect personal information.
Full Article:
On Monday, March 4, families started receiving emails from Okanagan Skaha School District stating that the cyber attack last month had affected the security of their child’s personal information. The unauthorized access occurred between 2022 and 2024 and may have included student records, report cards, birth dates, school pictures, medical information, attendance records, and bus lists.
The school district responded to the breach by disabling key systems and engaging cybersecurity experts and the RCMP. The school district has no evidence that the accessed information has been used for fraudulent purposes, but they are taking steps to address the issue and recommending precautions to protect personal information.
The district recommends affected individuals to be vigilant about fraud and identity theft, change passwords for School Cash Online, and be suspicious of any suspicious emails, texts, or phone calls. The district is continuing its investigation and providing support to those affected by the cyber incident.
For more information and updates on the situation, visit the Vernon Morning Star website.
