Adams-Friendship school district investigating $92,000 cybercrime theft | #cybercrime | #infosec

ADAMS, Wis. (WSAW) – The Adams-Friendship Area School District says it may have been the victim of a cybercrime involving the theft of about $92,000.Superintendent Dr. Nicki Ells said in a letter to families and staff Oct. 20 that the district was notified in August by its bank about an unusual third-party payment request processed by the business manager.Investigation underwayUpon learning of the situation, the district contacted law enforcement, legal counsel and its insurance provider to investigate.On Friday, Oct. 16, the district placed its business manager on administrative leave.Ells said the leave is not a determination of wrongdoing, but will allow the district to further investigate and review its business operations as a whole.“The district takes its responsibility as steward of the community’s tax money extremely seriously,” Ells wrote.Because it is a personnel matter, Ells said the district cannot share further details at this time.Insurance claim filedThe district is working with its insurance provider to recover the funds, with a claim currently being processed.The investigations remain ongoing and the district is limited in the additional information it can share.“We remain committed to transparency and accountability throughout this process,” Ells wrote.Click here to download the WSAW news app or WSAW First Alert weather app.Click here to submit a news tip or story idea.Copyright 2026 WSAW. All rights reserved.

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