List of Ransomware Attacks Against Schools in 2021
| Submitted | Aug. 4, 2021 |
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From: Allan Liska
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A list of all schools or school districts in Michigan 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Allan Liska
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 4, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Michigan Department of Education
Mr. Liska,
Please see the attached regarding your recent FOIA request.
Respectfully,
David Head
FOIA Coordinator
Michigan Department of Education
517-241-2882
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