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Salmon School District No. 291 data breach

Incident readout

Company
Salmon School District No. 291
Reported to
Idaho Attorney General
Filed
January 16, 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

Salmon School District No. 291 is an educational institution responsible for providing public K-12 instruction to students in Idaho. As part of its administrative operations, the district collects and maintains sensitive personal information regarding students, parents, and employees, including academic records, contact details, and financial data. In 2025, the district officially reported a data security incident to the Idaho Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized access to its digital systems occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter from the district, it indicates that your personal information was likely stored within the compromised environment. This notice is intended to inform you of the incident and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and monitor your accounts for potential misuse.

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