List of Ransomware Attacks Against Schools in 2021

Thank you for your interest in public records of the Illinois State Board of Education. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS140/) Your request was received in this office on 8/4/2021 and given the reference number F000370-080421 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

A list of all schools or school districts in Illinois that have been victims of ransomware attacks in 2021 through July 31st. If possible, I'd like the school/district name, date of attack and the ransomware strain involved.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Allan Liska

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 04, 2021, Reference # F000370-080421
Dear Allan Liska,
The Illinois State Board of Education received a public information request from you on August 04, 2021. You have requested: “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

A list of all schools or school districts in Illinois that have been victims of ransomware attacks in 2021 through July 31st. If possible, I'd like the school/district name, date of attack and the ransomware strain involved.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Allan Liska

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The Illinois State Board of Education has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive documents to your request. ISBE does not maintain these records. You will need to ask the individual schools or districts for this information.
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If you have questions, please contact ISBE’s Legal Division at (217) 782-8535.

Hello,
In accordance with ORS 192.324(2), this is to acknowledge our receipt on 9 August 2021 of your request for the following records:
"Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records: A list of all schools or school districts in Oregon that have been victims of ransomware attacks in 2021 through July 31st. If possible, I'd like the school/district name, date of attack and the ransomware strain involved."
Having reviewed your request, we are able to inform you that we are uncertain whether or not we are the custodian of the requested records. If it is determined we are the custodian of the requested record and there is a cost to fulfill your request, I will provide you with an update including an estimated cost by 16 August 2021, if not sooner.
Thank you,

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Oregon achieves . . . together!
Jeremy A. Wartz, MPA
Rules Coordinator
Government Relations & External Affairs Team | Office of the Director
Office: (503) 947-5736 | Cell: (503) 689-4514
jeremy.wartz@state.or.us<mailto:jeremy.wartz@state.or.us> | www.oregon.gov/ode<http://www.oregon.gov/ode>

Hello,

Having reviewed your request, we are able to inform you that the Oregon Department of Education does not formally collect data on ransomware attacks in OR so there is no list responsive to the request. Thus, we are not the custodian due to not having any responsive records.

Thank you,

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Oregon achieves . . . together!
Jeremy A. Wartz, MPA
Rules Coordinator
Government Relations & External Affairs Team | Office of the Director
Office: (503) 947-5736 | Cell: (503) 689-4514
jeremy.wartz@state.or.us<mailto:jeremy.wartz@state.or.us> | www.oregon.gov/ode<http://www.oregon.gov/ode>