"Ransomware Attack Disrupts IT Network at Hardenhuish School"

A UK secondary school has recently revealed that it was hit by a cyberattack affecting its IT network.  Hardenhuish School in Chippenham, Wiltshire, confirmed the attack on Thursday, saying hackers gained access to network infrastructure and then demanded a ransom for restoring access.  It is currently unclear whether the school paid the ransom, but the school said its pupils’ learning was their absolute focus, so they were doing their best to restore access to the affected systems.   Rob Bolton, VP of EMEA at Versa Networks, stated that to protect against cyber threats, schools must implement advanced security controls to detect and resolve security issues quickly.  Bolton noted that network segmentation is also a critical security control that limits malware movement and minimizes the impact of breaches.  By prioritizing cybersecurity measures and investing in the necessary resources, schools can reduce the risk of falling victim to a cyberattack and ensure a safe and secure learning environment for their students.  The Hardenhuish school cyberattack comes a few months after an audit by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) showed that three-quarters (78%) of UK schools had experienced at least one type of cyber-incident.

Infosecurity reports: "Ransomware Attack Disrupts IT Network at Hardenhuish School"