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Vernonia School District data breach

Incident readout

Company
Vernonia School District
Reported to
Oregon Attorney General
Filed
March 2, 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

Vernonia School District is an educational institution responsible for managing the academic and personal records of students, faculty, and staff. As a school district, they typically collect and store sensitive information including student identification numbers, academic transcripts, health records, and parent or guardian contact details. This data breach was officially reported to the Oregon Attorney General in 2025, and the district has issued formal notification letters to all affected individuals. If you have received such a letter, it indicates that your personal information or that of your dependent may have been compromised during this incident. We recommend reviewing the notification letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the identity protection services being offered by the district.

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