Burnaby School Cyberattack Exposes Personal Data of Students and Staff

• •Ransomware attack on Burnaby School District exposed personal data of students and staff.
• •Stolen information includes names, birthdates, and sensitive educational records.
• •Affected individuals are offered fraud alert services to mitigate risks.

A ransomware attack on the Burnaby School District on September 21, 2026, resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to students, parents, and staff. The district confirmed that unauthorized access led to the copying of files containing names, birthdates, grades, and school names. Additionally, sensitive documents such as residency confirmation and kindergarten assessment notes were potentially compromised. The district has reported the incident to the Burnaby RCMP and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for B.C. In response, they offered affected individuals registration with TransUnion’s Fraud Alert Database to monitor for potential fraud. The district maintains that the impact on the community is limited, though it urges vigilance against suspicious communications. Investigations are ongoing to assess the full scope of the breach.