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02/09/2026
Kansas schools hit with email scam
The Sentinel
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation confirms it is investigating an email scam that targeted several school districts in the state.
“The KBI is investigating a business email compromise that affected some school districts in Kansas,” KBI Public Affairs Director Melissa Underwood said. “The Kansas State Department of Education was made aware of the recent incidents and notified school districts statewide so they could be on high alert and take steps to prevent similar compromises.”
Sources tell The Sentinel that scammers are attempting to access personal and district financial information, including payroll and bank accounts, and at least one district has been compromised.
The Sentinel is not naming districts or individuals to avoid interfering with the investigation.
This is not the first data breach for Kansas Schools. In late 2024, a massive, nationwide breach occurred in the PowerSchool system that many districts use to track grades, enrollment, and other information.
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