Cyberattack Compromises 607,000 Department for Education Records

London, UK – Cyberattackers accessed 607,000 records from the Department for Education (DfE). The department announced its ongoing collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the National Crime Agency (NCA) regarding the breach.

DfE officials did not immediately release details concerning the nature of the compromised records or the specific timing of the cyberattack. They also did not identify the group or individuals responsible for the breach.

Both the NCSC, a part of the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), and the National Crime Agency, a law enforcement organization, are involved in the investigation and response efforts. The DfE's engagement with these agencies signals a coordinated government approach to the security incident.