Rainbow School Board Ransomware Attack Costs $680K

Rainbow School Board Ransomware Attack Costs $680K

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The Rainbow District School Board suffered a ransomware attack in February 2025, resulting in recovery costs exceeding $680,000. This incident highlights the growing financial impact of cyber incidents on educational institutions, as noted by cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak, who also mentioned a similar attack on Laurentian University costing over $1 million.

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2025-02-01
Ransomware attack on Rainbow District School Board
2025-02-15
Initial recovery efforts begin
2025-03-01
Cost estimates start to emerge
2026-03-10
Cost confirmed at $680,000 through FOI request

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