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Cyberattack targets thousands of students, staff members at Baltimore City Public Schools

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Dissent

Tolly Taylor reports:

A cyberattack by the criminal group known as Cloak on Baltimore City Public Schools stole sensitive personal information of thousands of students and employees, 11 News Investigates has learned.

City Schools told 11 News Investigates that the district notified law enforcement after becoming aware of an “IT system intrusion” on Feb. 13.

Investigators and external cybersecurity experts concluded that “criminal actors” obtained certain information that included Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport information and addresses, 11 News Investigates has learned.

Read more at WBAL.


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