Because of a breach in its computer network, the Humboldt School District has been forced to purchase a network security contract.
Mike Sherwood, interim superintendent, updated the board of education in their monthly meeting on Monday night, May 17.
“A week and a half to two weeks ago our district was hit with some ransom ware so our network has been shut down. The district carries a cyber security rider on the existing insurance policy and that covers the cost of hiring a law firm, which has expertise in dealing with ransom ware. They are working through the issues through a cyber security firm to help us get through this,” Sherwood said.
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