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Philomath School District data breach

Incident readout

Company
Philomath School District
Reported to
Oregon Attorney General
Filed
February 28, 2025
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

Philomath School District is an educational institution responsible for managing the academic and personal records of students, faculty, and staff. As part of its operations, the district collects and stores sensitive information, including student identification records, academic performance data, and personal contact details for families and employees. In 2025, the district officially reported a data security incident to the Oregon Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized access to its digital systems occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was potentially compromised during this event. This notice is intended to inform you of the nature of the incident and the steps the district is taking to address the security of the affected data.

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