The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has confirmed that personal information was stolen in a recent cyberattack, affecting current and former staff, students, and some parents or guardians. While all school services have been restored for weeks, cybersecurity experts continue to investigate what happened.
LDSB says the risk of data being published or misused is low but acknowledges the breach has impacted the community. The stolen data varies by school and individual. Affected families are encouraged to visit limestone.on.ca/cyber-incident-update for details and frequently asked questions.
The board urges everyone to remain cautious online by using strong passwords and avoiding sharing personal information. The cyberattack has been reported to Kingston Police and the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
LDSB apologized for the incident and says it is working to improve its cybersecurity to better protect against future threats.
Written by Emily Chatwood
