More Northern Ireland Schools Hit by Cyber Attack Than First Thought

EA warns parents of data breach in Northern Ireland schools after cyber attack targets C2K network, affecting student access before exams.

By Content Team

Jun 28, 2026

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The Education Authority (EA) has written to parents at 23 schools in Northern Ireland warning that their children's personal data may have been accessed in a recent cyber attack — 16 of those schools hadn't received any previous notification.

The attack targeted the C2K network, which handles IT for all schools across Northern Ireland, locking students out of accounts and resources during the lead-up to exam season. A 16-year-old boy was arrested and released on bail.

Forensic investigations are ongoing, and the EA says further notifications will follow as new evidence emerges.

Source: BBC News

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