A cyberattack on Minneapolis Public Schools in February 2023 resulted in hackers stealing and releasing sensitive student data, including Social Security numbers, health records, and information about sexual assaults and psychiatric holds. The incident highlights a growing trend of hackers targeting K-12 school systems due to the valuable personal data they store on students. The consequences of these data breaches can be severe, with stolen identities and sensitive information potentially haunting students well into adulthood. Recovering from such attacks can be overwhelming for families, and the incident has left parents concerned about their children’s cybersafety in addition to their physical safety.
