Cyber attack hits NSW education department

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published July 8, 2021

Teachers desperately scrambling to prepare for online classes next week have been dealt another blow, with a cyber attack on the NSW Department of Education leaving them unable to access vital materials and tools.

A cyber attack on the NSW Education Department has hit preparations for online learning next week.

The department confirmed on Thursday it had been the victim of a cyber attack.

The department deactivated a number ...

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