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West Lothian Schools in Cyber Attack

A group of 13 secondary schools, 69 primary schools and 61 nurseries in West Lothian have suffered a cyber attack.


Little information is available, however, the BBC has reported that the attack has affected its education network and contingency plans to keep schools open is underway.

BBC Report 👉https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8v836jr30o.amp

As of May 7th 2025, the investigations are ongoing.


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