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Southville Primary School in Bristol affected by targeted cyber-attack
Overview
Southville Primary School in Bristol has experienced a targeted cyber-attack resulting in records being exported from its management information system. Bristol City Council believes the incident may have been carried out by the same criminals responsible for a cyber-attack on the council's schools IT network last month, though this is unconfirmed. Investigations are ongoing involving the council, cyber security experts, and the Regional Organised Crime Unit, and the breach has been reported to the Information Commissioner's Office.
Key points
- Southville Primary School was hit by a targeted cyber-attack involving the export of records from its management information system.
- Bristol City Council stated the attack is believed to be linked to the same criminals who targeted the council's schools IT network last month, pending confirmation.
- Affected parents and carers have been informed, and the data breach has been reported to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
- An investigation has been launched by the council, specialist cyber security experts, and the Regional Organised Crime Unit.
- Last month's separate cyber-attack led to internet access being disconnected for 88 schools, with 84 having resumed limited access by Wednesday evening.