List of Ransomware Attacks Against Schools in 2021

Allan Liska filed this request with the Florida Department of Education of Florida.
Submitted July 31, 2021
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From: Allan Liska

Subject: Florida Sunshine Law Request: List of Ransomware Attacks Against Schools in 2021

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

A list of all schools or school districts in Texas that have been victims of ransomware attacks in 2021 through July 31st. If possible, I'd like the school/district name, date of attack and the ransomware strain involved.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Allan Liska

From: Florida Department of Education

Subject: RE: Florida Sunshine Law Request: List of Ransomware Attacks Against Schools in 2021

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Hello Allan. The Florida Department of Education does not have any information regarding ransomware attacks in schools in Texas.

Please reach out to the Texas Department of Education for this information.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Etters

Cheryl Etters
Deputy Director of Communications
Florida Department of Education
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Florida Department of Education
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325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399

July 31, 2021

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

A list of all schools or school districts in Texas that have been victims of ransomware attacks in 2021 through July 31st. If possible, I'd like the school/district name, date of attack and the ransomware strain involved.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Allan Liska

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