[BreachExchange] Cyber fraud incident compromises CPSB hurricane related contractor emails

[Terrell Byrd]

https://www.katc.com/news/calcasieu-parish/cyber-fraud-incident-compromises-cpsb-hurricane-related-contractor-emails

The Calcasieu Parish School Board was the victim of a cyber fraud incident
that compromised emails of their hurricane related contractors, the
district announced Wednesday.

The incident, according to the board, was monetary and did not involve
students or employee data.

"This is a serious matter that requires our full attention, and we are
leaving no stone unturned," the school system said. "Upon learning of the
incident, we immediately launched an internal investigation and contacted
the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office."

A criminal investigation is ongoing and officials said it will likely
continue for an extended period of time.

No other information was provided.

"As soon as we are able to provide additional details, we will do so," they
said. "We have an incredible relationship with local law enforcement and
are working with them to properly pass this into their capable hands for
all legal proceedings. We have also made notification to the Louisiana
Legislative Auditor, Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office, CPSB’s
external auditing firm, and the CPSB Cyber-Crime Insurance Carrier."

An internal investigation is ongoing and a review of all digital safety and
security measures is underway.

CPSB said modifications will be made to internal practices and the district
is planning internal staff training in addition to ongoing training.

"Unfortunately, cyber security is an incredibly common concern across all
industries, and we are gaining valuable insight through this experience
that we are using to immediately harden our digital walls," the district
said.
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