City Schools Impacted By Ransomware Attack In Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD — Students in Baltimore City are impacted by a ransomware attack in the county, according to authorities.

Those on city schools-issued laptops or devices are the only ones who should participate in virtual learning, Baltimore City Public Schools said in a statement around 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Students using devices that were not issued by the city school system were told to log off immediately.

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Those using personal devices or from anywhere other than Baltimore City Public Schools were told their absences Wednesday would be excused.

Here is the statement from Baltimore City Public Schools:

Baltimore County Public Schools was the victim of a ransomware attack Wednesday that prompted officials in the county to close schools and offices.