Butler County Community College is only the latest example of a growing trend of ransomware attacks in Butler County.

According to BC3 spokesman Bill Foley, the attack, which officials believe started Nov. 19, affected BC3 databases, hard drives, servers and other devices.

“BC3 information technology staff continues to work extensively to address the issue,” Foley said Monday.

Unable to share the nature of the breech, Foley said the college is navigating a path forward. BC3 hired a third-party company to help bolster its security systems, first by assessments and audits and then through comprehensive strategies.

The college's classes remain canceled through Tuesday.

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