In 2025, the Franklin Pierce School District in Tacoma, Washington, was reportedly targeted by a ransomware attack, with the Medusa ransomware group demanding $400,000. This incident was mentioned in cybersecurity coverage; however, the school district itself has not publicly confirmed the details or the full scope of the breach.
The public record does not confirm the number of affected individuals, the specific types of data exposed, or if sensitive data such as SSNs, medical, or financial information were involved. The only state clearly implicated by the district's location is Washington. No official breach notification letter or Attorney General filing has been surfaced.
Details about data breaches can emerge over time, and notices to affected individuals or regulators may be delayed.