Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

Summary

Williamsburg James City County Public Schools experienced network disruptions over the weekend, prompting its internal technology team to engage outside cybersecurity experts who confirmed a cybersecurity incident. The district is working with leading cybersecurity professionals and local and federal law enforcement to determine the full scope and source while keeping families and faculty informed daily. Officials note that the attack has not affected campus physical safety and that restoration of operations remains a priority, though the full impact has not yet been disclosed.

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Description

Over the weekend, Williamsburg James City County Public Schools observed network disruptions across its systems. The internal technology team identified the irregularities and promptly initiated a response. As part of that response, the team engaged external cybersecurity experts to assist with analysis. Through their combined efforts, the district determined that it had experienced a cybersecurity incident. The acting superintendent, Dr. Daniel Keever, confirmed the attack in a public statement.

Following the initial assessment, the district began working with some of the nation’s leading cybersecurity professionals. Collaboration also extended to local and federal law enforcement agencies to investigate the source and scope of the attack. Investigations of this nature typically require several weeks to complete, according to the statement. The district emphasized that understanding how the incident occurred and restoring full operations are immediate priorities. Throughout the process, officials have communicated with families and faculty on a daily basis to provide updates.

The acting superintendent noted that the cybersecurity attack has not affected the physical safety of any school campuses. He reiterated that the safety of the Williamsburg James City County community and the continuity of the learning experience for students remain critical concerns. The district pledged to keep families and staff informed as more information becomes available. At the time of the statement, the full effect of the cybersecurity attack had not been released.

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