Ridgefield Public Schools Hit by Ransomware Attack The Ridgefield Public School District in Connecticut was targeted in an attempted ransomware attack, prompting officials to take its network offline as a precautionary measure. Computer specialists are currently working to restore systems, though the network remains down. It is unclear whether any personal data was compromised during the incident. The attack follows a broader trend of cyber threats targeting educational institutions, which often hold sensitive student and staff information. No further details on the attackers or their demands have been disclosed. The district has not confirmed when full operations will resume.

Ridgefield Public Schools (RPS) was hit by a ransomware attack on July 24, 2025, executed by the SafePay ransomware gang. The attack involved the encryption of the school district's computer network and the theft of 90 GB of data. The attackers set a ransom deadline of just over two days, threatening to release the stolen data if their demands were not met. The school district took its network offline to investigate and is currently working on system restoration. While the exact ransom amount and payment status remain undisclosed, the fact that SafePay published RPS on its leak site suggests negotiations failed. The attack has caused significant disruption, with ongoing investigations into potential data breaches and efforts to restore access to critical systems like email for teachers. The incident highlights the growing threat of ransomware in the education sector, where sensitive personal and financial data of students, staff, and faculty are at risk.