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Investigation reveals no evidence of data breaches within Newton Falls school's network systems
The investigation into the network systems used by Newton Falls school district reveals no data breaches occurred.
Monday, August 29th 2022, 11:40 PM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, August 30th 2022, 10:13 AM EDT
By Sydney Stalnecker
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The investigation conducted on the Newton Falls Exempted Village School District and NEOMIN's technology network systems revealed there is no evidence of any data breaches with either institution's network systems.
Earlier in August, the investigation began after the district informed students and parents of a possible security breach.
The district disproved parents' concerns over certain company websites and testing programs.
It found that the company Final Forms does not store SSNs in its system, the ACT does not use SSNs during tests, and NEOMIN's network systems have no instances of a data breach.
The investigation found that students' Social Security numbers being used to file fraudulent tax claims is a national problem. It is not affecting Newton Falls students only.
The district recommends reporting any fraudulent claims to the IRS by calling 800-829-1040.
The investigation into the network systems used by Newton Falls school district reveals no data breaches occurred.
Monday, August 29th 2022, 11:40 PM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, August 30th 2022, 10:13 AM EDT
By Sydney Stalnecker
Image
Getty Images
The investigation conducted on the Newton Falls Exempted Village School District and NEOMIN's technology network systems revealed there is no evidence of any data breaches with either institution's network systems.
Earlier in August, the investigation began after the district informed students and parents of a possible security breach.
The district disproved parents' concerns over certain company websites and testing programs.
It found that the company Final Forms does not store SSNs in its system, the ACT does not use SSNs during tests, and NEOMIN's network systems have no instances of a data breach.
The investigation found that students' Social Security numbers being used to file fraudulent tax claims is a national problem. It is not affecting Newton Falls students only.
The district recommends reporting any fraudulent claims to the IRS by calling 800-829-1040.
