MEDINAH SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 ("MSD 11") data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- MEDINAH SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 ("MSD 11")
- Reported to
- Illinois Attorney General
- Filed
- January 6, 2026
- People affected
- Not stated in the filing
- Incident type in filing
- Not stated
- Our review
- Investigation Open
Was this a ransomware attack?
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What we know
Medinah School District 11 (MSD 11) is a public educational institution responsible for managing the academic and administrative records of students, faculty, and staff. As an educational entity, the district maintains sensitive personal information including student identification records, academic performance data, and personnel files containing payroll and benefits documentation. In 2026, the district officially reported a data security incident to the Illinois Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized access to its digital systems occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter from MSD 11, it indicates that your personal information may have been compromised during this event. This notice is intended to inform you of the incident and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and financial security.
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Other breaches reported in Illinois
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- Abbott Cancer Diagnostics (Formerly Known As Exact Sciences)Illinois Attorney General · Filed July 8, 2026Count not stated
- Aspire Rural Health SystemIllinois Attorney General · Filed July 7, 2026Count not stated
- EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCES SERVICESIL Attorney General · Filed June 30, 2026Count not stated
- EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCES SERVICESIllinois Attorney General · Filed June 30, 2026Count not stated
- EduPath Learning PlatformIllinois Attorney General · Filed June 25, 202678,000 affected
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