Well, at least the uni didn't try to minimize it:

"On or around November 28, 2023, Butler University’s third-party vendor, Athletic Trainer System ("ATS"), notified Butler University that an unknown actor gained access to ATS's computer systems in August 2020."

As part of steps taken in response, Butler writes: "Butler University is also reviewing the business necessity of sharing any sensitive data with third party vendors."

(SSN had been involved)

Butler University's notification letter sent to 1,871 people can be found linked from https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/aebbc4f8-fbd7-4a2d-991b-f1ec97032e39.shtml

#EduSec #Vendor #infosec #hack #databreach

@douglevin @funnymonkey @brett

Judge: Clark County schools may have immunity in lawsuit over 2023 cybersecurity breach:

https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/judge-clark-county-schools-may-have-immunity-in-lawsuit-over-2023-cybersecurity-breach

Does Nevada state law provide them with a "Get Out of Jail Free" pass? It sounds like it may.

@douglevin @funnymonkey @brett @mkeierleber

#databreach #EduSec #cybersecurity #edtech #accountability #infosec

Judge: Clark County schools may have immunity in lawsuit over 2023 cybersecurity breach

A Clark County judge said she’s leaning toward granting the Clark County School District’s motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit related to a 2023 cyberattack.

^{Rocio Hernandez (The Nevada Independent)}

The number of times I've seen statements like this walked back in U.S. K-12 is not even close to zero...

"There's no reason to believe any sensitive or personal information was leaked, but if that was the case, we would certainly notify students and parents immediately," VanWagoner said. "We're going to be just fine." https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/network-interruption-cancels-classes-for-traverse-city-schools #edtech #edusec @PogoWasRight @brett @funnymonkey

Network Interruption Cancels Classes for Traverse City Schools

Traverse City Area Public Schools in Michigan canceled classes Monday and Tuesday to test critical infrastructure after seeing a disruption to its network last week, with no indication that information was compromised.

^GovTech