Overview
- Spring Lake Park Schools, which canceled classes Monday, said multiple technology systems were offline after a suspected ransomware intrusion.
- District staff shut down networks Sunday after confirming an outside actor had accessed some systems to stop any further access.
- All child care, community education programs and after-school activities were also canceled Monday because key systems were unavailable.
- Officials said third-party cybersecurity firms and law enforcement are investigating and working to restore access, with an update expected Monday.
- School districts are frequent ransomware targets, and taking systems offline is a standard step to protect safety operations that can quickly disrupt families.