Cyber attack hits NI school IT system ahead of exams
Cyber attack hits NI school IT system ahead of exams
Disruption to NI school IT systems prompts password resets as authorities say they cannot confirm whether personal data was compromised, with exams looming.
A cyber attack has hit the IT system used by Northern Ireland's schools, causing disruption and prompting strict containment measures as the exam season approaches. Officials say they cannot yet confirm whether personal data has been compromised, and the incident is being treated as a priority containment issue.
Password resets have been issued to users across the C2K school system as cyber security teams work to restore services and assess the impact. Staff and students may experience delays in online learning tools, attendance records, and other essential systems during the investigation.
C2K is the centralized IT platform used by many NI schools, and authorities say they are coordinating with cyber security partners to monitor for further issues. While the immediate focus is containment, there is no official confirmation yet about the extent of any data exposure.
As exams draw near, schools say contingency plans are in place to ensure essential assessments can proceed and to minimize disruption for pupils. Parents and students are advised to watch for system notices and follow password-reset instructions from the IT team.
Investigations into the incident continue, with authorities promising to provide updates as more information becomes available.
