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UK: Somerset schools’ website security ‘breached’ by Southwest One

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Dissent

Rory McKeown reports:

Claims have been made that Southwest One published security passwords for every school website in the county online.

An unnamed source contacted this website claiming someone from the venture allegedly performed the “massive security breach” while updating the website itsc.co. uk.

They allege security passwords for every school in Somerset and other websites were apparently published online in a document called ‘Password List’ – but said the site has since been taken offline after a Somerset County Councillor made the discovery.

[….]

Although a spokesman for Southwest One initially said the organisation does not comment on anonymous allegations, they said later today: “We have become aware of an IT security issue within a Southwest One department responsible for maintenance of educational establishment systems.

“Actions have already been taken to remedy the situation.

“Southwest One is looking into the matter and will liaise closely with Southwest One Partners about its findings.”

Read more on The West Country.

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