US school district cyber attack victims fear account thefts


As part of an investigation, Cameron County District Attorney Luis Saenz has confirmed Karakurt, a data cyber extortion group, performed 'a really sophisticated hack' to breach the district's security system. — Image by pikisuperstar on Freepik

SAN BENITO: Like thousands of residents here, Ida Rodriguez is concerned a cyber attack on the San Benito school district's technology network could lead to the theft of her savings.

On Dec 30, district officials mailed out more than 21,653 letters to employees and former employees along with students and former students.

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