Manassas City Public Schools close on Monday due to cyberattack

pNowpp33ppWedpp59ppThupp60ppby Alan HenneyppMANASSAS Va 7News Manassas City Public Schools MCPS are closed on Monday due to a cybersecurity incident that has led to connectivity disruptions and phone outages across the school system officials saidppDr Kevin Newman MCPS superintendent said in a post on Facebook on Sunday that all MCPS schools will be closed on Monday November 10 as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and security of students teachers and staff The school campuses are not at risk he saidppREAD ALSO Former FBI cybersecurity official warns of likely Iranian cyber attacksppNewman said the closure will allow the internal IT department to collaborate with external cybersecurity experts to secure and restore the systems We understand that this situation may cause concern and inconvenience for our families he added emphasizing the districts commitment to open communication and regular updatesppTuesday November 11 is a previously scheduled holiday and schools are expected to reopen on Wednesday November 12 unless further communication indicates otherwise pp 2025 Sinclair Incp