Council says it has suffered a ‘suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack’

'Criminal' cyberattack on Scottish Council as education network hit

The authority stated that “examinations will not be affected”

Council says it has suffered a ‘suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack’

West Lothian Council said a ‘live criminal investigation’ was ongoing, and it is working with the police and Scottish Government.

West Lothian Schools targeted in suspected ransomware attack

No data breach detected so far Schools across West Lothian, Scotland, are grappling with a suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack that has impacted the council’s education network. The incident, which came to light on Tuesday, May 6th, has prompted a swift response from West Lothian Council, which is now working alongside Police Scotland and the Scottish […]

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Council bosses are working with the police and Scottish Government after a suspected cyberattack. West Lothian Council said it was “currently experiencing a suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack” on its education network. The local authority added: “This is a live criminal investigation, and we are working with all relevant external agencies including Police Scotland and the Scottish Government.” However, it stressed there was “no evidence …

West Lothian Council confirms ‘criminal ransomware cyberattack’ underway on its education network

A criminal ransomware cyberattack has impacted the education network of a Scottish local authority today, officials have revealed. Teachers working for West Lothian Council were impacted early this morning by the cyber breach – and were advised to disconnect their devices from the network, it is understood. Police and Scottish Government teams have been supporting the council, which comes at a time when pupils are busily taking and preparing for…