Files from Bristol schools posted online after cyberattack

Education · First reported 4 Nov, 13:58 · Updated 14:28

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Bristol City Council says files taken from its Trading with Schools platform have been published on the dark web. At least 39 schools were affected, but investigators have not yet identified which people or schools the material concerns or confirmed its contents.

The attack affected the council’s Trading with Schools platform, used for school administration tasks; the council says at least 39 schools were impacted.
Reports say at least 320,000 files were found published on the dark web, while the council has not confirmed what information they contain.
The council is reviewing the published material to determine which schools and individuals may be affected; it says that work is ongoing.
Families and school communities have been advised to watch for unexpected messages and possible phishing attempts.
The reports give different dates for the platform breach: The Independent says it was targeted on 21 September, while IT Pro gives 29 September.

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Key facts

Schools affected: At least 39
Files reported published: At least 320,000
Platform: Trading with Schools
Investigation status: The council is examining the material; affected schools and individuals have not been identified publicly in the supplied reports.
Reported breach dates: 21 September in The Independent; 29 September in IT Pro.