Victorian Department of Education Data Breach Exposes Student Information
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The Victorian Department of Education in Australia disclosed a data breach affecting current and former students. Attackers accessed a database containing names, school names, year levels, school-issued email addresses, and encrypted passwords. The department reset all student passwords and blocked access to school accounts as a precaution. No birth dates, home addresses, or phone numbers were exposed. The breach's timeline and ransom demands remain undisclosed.
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14.01.2026 13:44 1 articles · 23h ago
Victorian Department of Education Data Breach Disclosed
The Victorian Department of Education notified parents of a data breach affecting current and former students. Attackers accessed a database containing students' names, school names, year levels, and school-issued email addresses, along with encrypted passwords. The department reset all passwords and blocked access to school accounts as a precaution. No sensitive data such as birth dates, home addresses, or phone numbers were exposed. The exact number of affected students and the timeline of the breach remain undisclosed.
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- Victorian Department of Education says hackers stole students’ data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 14.01.2026 13:44
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Attackers accessed a database containing students' names, school names, year levels, and school-issued email addresses.
First reported: 14.01.2026 13:441 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Victorian Department of Education says hackers stole students’ data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 14.01.2026 13:44
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Encrypted passwords for student accounts were also accessed, prompting a password reset for all students.
First reported: 14.01.2026 13:441 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Victorian Department of Education says hackers stole students’ data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 14.01.2026 13:44
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No birth dates, home addresses, or phone numbers were exposed in the breach.
First reported: 14.01.2026 13:441 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Victorian Department of Education says hackers stole students’ data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 14.01.2026 13:44
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The department has removed the attack vector and is providing updates to school principals.
First reported: 14.01.2026 13:441 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Victorian Department of Education says hackers stole students’ data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 14.01.2026 13:44
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The number of affected students and the timeline of the breach remain undisclosed.
First reported: 14.01.2026 13:441 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Victorian Department of Education says hackers stole students’ data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 14.01.2026 13:44