On September 9, 2023, Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) fell victim to a ransomware attack, leading to a data breach reported by the Maine Office of the Attorney General on October 18, 2023. The incident compromised the personal information of 13,919 individuals, though only 2 residents of Maine were confirmed as affected. The breach exposed sensitive data, prompting FCPS to offer two years of free identity theft protection services via Experian IdentityWorks to mitigate risks for those impacted. The attack disrupted school operations and raised concerns over the security of student, staff, and administrative records, including potential exposure of personally identifiable information (PII). While the full scope of the stolen data remains undisclosed, the involvement of ransomware suggests attackers may have encrypted critical systems and demanded payment for decryption. The breach underscores vulnerabilities in the school district’s cybersecurity infrastructure, particularly against targeted ransomware campaigns that exploit public sector entities. FCPS has not confirmed whether the attackers successfully exfiltrated data before encryption or if the breach led to fraudulent use of the exposed information. However, the proactive offering of credit monitoring indicates a recognition of significant risk to affected individuals, including potential identity theft or financial fraud.