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Phishing Targets Vermont Schools | Montpelier News
Vermont school districts are under cyberattack as hackers deployed a slick phishing scheme this summer, tricking staff into clicking fake “secure portal” links that installed malicious scripts capable of deleting emails and sending out more phishing messages. Though no student or staff data was stolen, the incident underscores how rural institutions—often with fewer cybersecurity resources—are prime targets. The attack originated from a German IP address linked to a Google Drive, and experts warn this is often just the first step toward bigger breaches like ransomware. With edtech expanding…
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