Rising Cyberattacks on K-12 Schools Prompt Concern as Uvalde CISD Grapples with Ransomware

October 3, 2025

Rising Cyberattacks on K-12 Schools Prompt Concern as Uvalde CISD Grapples with Ransomware

Across the country, school districts are scrambling to stay ahead of a growing trend: cybercriminals are increasingly targeting K-12 education systems. The Uvalded Consolidated Independent School District in Texas was hit by ransomware this week, impacting phones, internet, district-wide operational systems and even the air conditioning. CIS Vice President of Security Operations and Intelligence, Randy Rose, spoke with News 4 San Antonio about why K-12 schools are a prime target for cybercriminals

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