Dallas ISD Has Become A Victim Of Cyber Attack

On September 2, Dallas ISD reported that they were a victim of cyber attack.
The district said former and current students, parents and employees may have possibly been impacted by a “data security incident.”
The district says they are taking the necessary procedures to notify all of those that may have been impacted.

They have also notified the federal law enforcement agencies.

In a news release DISD said, “The confidentiality, privacy, and security of information in our care is one of our highest priorities. We take this matter very seriously and have invested significant resources to protect sensitive data. Despite our efforts, the district is now one of a growing number of public and private organizations experiencing cyberattacks.”
Dallas ISD believes the stolen information has been contained and has not been sold or shared.
They also said in a statement that, “We regret any inconvenience this incident may have caused and believe it is our responsibility to inform the public that we are taking steps to notify individuals whose records have been impacted.”