Lampard Community School in Barnstaple is being blackmailed by cyber criminals intent on stealing information. Devon and Cornwall Police are aware and relevant authorities have been informed.
Lampard Community School is a special school situated in North Devon. They cater for children aged 5-16 with complex needs, all of whom have speech, language, communication and interaction needs (SLCN). They are one of 10 Devon special schools within the SENtient Co-operative Foundation Trust. All of their students have Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs). This means that all data held on the children will come under the special category data classification.
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What to do in the event of a Cyber Attack
Tell someone! Report to IT. Report to SLT.Unplug the computer from the internet by removing the ethernet cable or turning the Wi-Fi off. Isolate the infected device and pass to IT
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Always ensure there are backups you can restore from. Preserving evidence is as important as recovering from the crime.
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