Jackson, Mich. — According to a statement from the Jackson County Intermediate School District (ISD), a ransomware attack is to blame for the closure of Jackson and Hillsdale county schools on Monday, November 14 and the closure will continue into Tuesday, November 15.

The Jackson County ISD detected suspicious activity over the weekend which was determined to be the result of a ransomware incident. The ISD says they proactively took systems offline and are engaging external experts in cybersecurity to investigate the situation and restore systems safely. Law enforcement has also been contacted regarding the issue.

The ISD is asking everyone to refrain from using school-issued devices until further notice. Stay tuned to WKHM for the latest.