Pueblo County school district addresses data breach

(PUEBLO, Colo.) — Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) addressed a recent data breach and ransomware incident that was discovered on May 17 and is believed to have started on April 27.

D70 said the incident might have compromised the personal information of current and former students and staff. While the breach is still under investigation D70 said, potentially affected data includes student records from 1991 to 2006 and staff records from an undetermined period to the present.

“We take the privacy and security of our community’s information extremely seriously,” said Ronda Rein, Superintendent of Pueblo County School District 70. “We are working diligently with cybersecurity experts to fully understand the scope of this incident and to strengthen our systems against future threats.”

D70 is unaware of any actual misuse of information but recommends all current and former students and staff take precautionary measures to protect their personal information. Resources include:

• Monitoring credit reports and financial statements
• Considering a credit freeze or fraud alert
• Being vigilant against phishing attempts or suspicious communications

Resources for identity theft protection are available through Equifax, Experian, LifeLock, and TransUnion. Contact information for the agencies can be found on D70’s website. D70’s IT support team can be contacted for more information or assistance at (719) 549-6121.

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