Ransomware Attack Forces Southampton School to Close for Four Days
Summary
St Anne's Catholic School in Southampton closed for four days after it reported a ransomware attack. The school said it had contained the incident and had no evidence that data was compromised.
Key points
- St Anne's Catholic School said ransomware had hacked its network, prompting a four-day closure.
- The school's IT team acted to stop the attack from spreading.
- The school reported the incident to the ICO, NCSC and police.
- The headteacher said there was no evidence that data had been compromised and the school planned to reopen Friday.
- The NCSC provided advice and guidance; the ICO said it was assessing the school's report.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- St Anne's Catholic School
- Incident Type
- Ransomware cyber attack on the school's IT network
- Affected Records
- No evidence that any data had been compromised, according to the headteacher.
- Operational Impact
- The school closed for four days and said it would reopen on Friday. Its IT team acted immediately to limit the attack's spread.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- No ransom demand or payment was reported. The article describes ransomware generally as threatening to delete files unless a ransom is paid.
- Claim Status
- confirmed