Malware Incident Disrupts Great Marlow School, Forcing Partial Closure
Summary
A malware incident disrupted Great Marlow School’s ICT network and communications. The school shut down parts of its system, partially closed, postponed some exams, and is working with cybersecurity professionals to restore operations.
Key points
- Great Marlow School said a malware incident affected its ICT network.
- The school shut down parts of the system as a precaution during an investigation.
- The disruption prevented the school from contacting parents and carers through its usual email system and from teachers setting work.
- Most pupils were told to stay home; Years 11 and 13 attended for external exams, while some internal exams were postponed.
- The school is working with cybersecurity professionals and following Department for Education and National Cyber Security Centre guidance.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Great Marlow School
- Incident Type
- Cyber attack involving a malware incident that disrupted the school's ICT network and communications.
- Operational Impact
- Parts of the network were shut down as a precaution. The school could not contact parents and carers through its usual email system, and teachers could not set work. The school partially closed: Years 11 and 13 attended for external exams, most other pupils stayed home, and internal exams for Years 10 and 12 were postponed.
- Claim Status
- confirmed