Nbcchicago Ransomware Attack Closes Evanston Township High School for Two Days
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- •Evanston Township High School is closed for two days due to a ransomware attack.
- •The attack disrupted critical systems, affecting communication and online resources.
- •The FBI is involved in the investigation, with no ransom demand reported yet.
Evanston Township High School (ETHS) has been closed due to a ransomware attack that occurred on June 7, 2026. The attack has disrupted access to critical systems, internet services, and computer infrastructure, leading to the cancellation of summer school classes, sports camps, and other on-campus activities for June 8 and 9. School officials activated incident response procedures and are working with external cybersecurity experts and the FBI to investigate the breach. Currently, phone systems are down, and staff have limited access to emails and online resources, including Access Center. No ransom demand has been reported yet, and the extent of the data accessed remains unclear. The school district is committed to providing updates as the situation evolves.
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