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School system dismisses early after cybersecurity threat

Huntsville City Schools
huntsvillecityschools.org

A cybersecurity threat sent students of Huntsville City Schools home early on Monday.

Dismissal began at noon as students and staff were told to turn off all school-issued devices until further notice.

A statement from the school system said the breach was believed to be a ransomware attack and that schools would remain closed on Tuesday.

Huntsville City Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 as it continues to work with local and federal authorities in response to a cyberattack. Use the link below for more information:https://t.co/aIeToQayjr

— Huntsville City Schools (@HSVk12) November 30, 2020

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