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UK: Ransomware hits Blackpool schools

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Dissent

Dev Kundaliya reports:

A major cyberattack has disrupted operations at multiple schools across Lancashire.

The ransomware attack, which occurred last week, targeted the Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT), compromising its IT infrastructure and limiting access to school systems.

All 10 institutions under the FCAT umbrella have been affected. They include four major academies in Blackpool – Armfield Academy, Aspire Academy, Montgomery Academy and Unity Academy – as well as Mereside, Gateway, Westcliff and Westminster primary schools.

Garstang Community Academy and Hambleton Primary Academy are also dealing with the fallout.

Read more at Computing.  DataBreaches has not yet seen any claims or listing related to this incident on any dark web sites but will update this post if more information becomes available.

Category: Education SectorMalwareNon-U.S.

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