Ransomware attack shuts down some Michigan schools

Classes canceled after Ransomware attack on a Michigan school's computer system

The hackers demanded $10,000 in bitcoin to release it

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School servers were attacked with ransomware during the holidays

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The virus affected telephones, heating, copiers, and classroom technology

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The superintendent of Richmond Community School said that he will not pay the ransom, because there is no guarantee that we will get the server files back

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Richmond, which is north of Detroit and has about 1,400 students and a budget of $15 million

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Ransomware hackers targeted 113 state and local government agencies, 764 health care providers, and 89 colleges last year

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In a typical ransomware attack, cyber thieves take control of servers held by companies or government agencies that store key data

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Classes canceled after Ransomware attack on a Michigan school's computer system

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Classes canceled after Ransomware attack on a Michigan school's computer system

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The hackers demanded $10,000 in bitcoin to release it

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School servers were attacked with ransomware during the holidays

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Credit by: CBS News

The virus affected telephones, heating, copiers, and classroom technology

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Credit by: EdScoop

The superintendent of Richmond Community School said that he will not pay the ransom, because there is no guarantee that we will get the server files back

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Richmond, which is north of Detroit and has about 1,400 students and a budget of $15 million

Ransomware hackers targeted 113 state and local government agencies, 764 health care providers, and 89 colleges last year

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Credit by: VOI

In a typical ransomware attack, cyber thieves take control of servers held by companies or government agencies that store key data

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Credit by: Business Insider

Classes canceled after Ransomware attack on a Michigan school's computer system

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