Blacon High School in Cheshire has become the latest victim of a ransomware attack, forcing the school to close its doors to students for at least two days.
The attack, which occurred on Friday, January 17, has left the school’s IT systems compromised and inaccessible, with cybersecurity experts working to assess the extent of the breach.
Rachel Hudson, the headteacher of Blacon High School, confirmed the incident in a letter to parents and carers.
“We have an independent cybersecurity company working in school to understand exactly what has happened,” Hudson stated.
She added that the school may remain closed for a longer period depending on the findings of the ongoing investigation.
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