In Allen, a recent cyber attack against the school district is now becoming more complicated now that the hackers are reaching out directly to parents and students.
“Staff and parents of Allen ISD, Howdy!” the hackers’ rambling email begins. “We give you five days to collect money.” They warned if they don't get paid within five days, their demand will go up to $10 million, according to NBCDFW. The email does not specify how much they asked for originally.
The Allen ISD had previously announced it was the victim of a cyberattack but claimed the attack largely "failed" and said it has no intention of paying any money.
The district said there’s no proof the group has the private information it claims to have stolen and warned anyone receiving the emails not to respond or click on any links.
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