Cyber-attackers take 607,000 records from Department of Education
Summary
Hackers stole about 607,000 records with phone numbers and email addresses from England's Department for Education in a cyber-attack. The department said no bank or highly sensitive details were taken and they acted quickly to control the situation.Key Facts
- The Department for Education (DfE) in England was hit by a cyber-attack.
- About 607,000 records containing phone numbers and emails were stolen.
- No bank details or other sensitive information were accessed.
- The DfE is working with the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency.
- The attack affected the Turing Scheme portal and the DfE online help desk.
- Both services are expected to work normally again later this week.
- The DfE reported the incident to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
- Cyber-attacks in the education sector are increasing, with many schools and colleges facing breaches regularly.
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