Ransomware Attack on a School in Hong Kong
The attackers used Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to gain access to the school’s IT systems and begin a ransomware attack. RDP allows attackers to move laterally across a network to find valuable data before encrypting it and demanding payment for its release. The ransomware quickly spread, locking out the school’s staff from accessing critical data such as academic records, personal details, essential teaching materials, and financial information.