List of Ransomware Attacks Against Schools in 2021

Kent Hoover filed this request on behalf of Allan Liska with the Department of Education of Tennessee.
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From: Allan Liska

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

A list of all schools or school districts in Tennessee 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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

This request is filed by Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Allan Liska.

From: Department of Education

The Tennessee Department of Education does not collect, log or track cyber or ransomware attacks on schools.

From: Department of Education

Also, one reason for the delay in completing this request was the method in which this was submitted. In the future, please submit through this portal and be sure to submit proof of TN citizenship as required under our policy:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/legal/TDOE_public_Records_Request_Form.pdf

FYI: Here is our Public Records Policy:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/legal/TDOE_public_Records_Request_Form.pdf

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