At least one of four Louisiana school districts has confirmed a malware infection. The state has declared an emergency in response to a rash of malware infections, hitting some of the states public schools. One school district identified their problem to local media as ransomware. The move by Gov. John Bel Edwards marks that first time the state has issued an emergency over cyber incidents. The malware encrypts files, with the attackers demanding a payment in exchange for the decryption key. Some organizations have opted to pay the attackers, while others have taken the hit on the chin.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/louisiana-declares-emergency-after-malware-attacks-a-12835