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Ransom! St Andrew’s CE High School (JAN-2026)

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Ransom! St Andrew’s CE High School (JAN-2026)

Beast, a ransomware threat actor, claims to have encrypted St Andrew’s CE High School in Worthing, UK, disrupting administration and learning during ongoing renovations. The claim also threatens data leakage and ransom payments in exchange for decryption, complicating the school’s efforts to upgrade its sports and STEM facilities for the local community.
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Incident Details

  • Victim: St Andrew’s CE High School
  • Sector: Education
  • Country: UK
  • Actor: beast
  • Source: http://beast6azu4f7fxjakiayhnssybibsgjnmy77a6duufqw5afjzfjhzuqd.onion/card/st_andrew_s_ce_high_school
  • Discovered: 2026-01-23 13:24:23.545315
  • Published: 2026-01-20 00:00:00.000000

Information

  • St Andrew’s CE High School (UK) was targeted by the ransomware actor “beast”.
  • St Andrew’s School Worthing is a co-educational secondary school serving the local Worthing community.
  • The school is undergoing significant renovations to enhance its sports and STEM facilities.
  • It aims to be the top choice for secondary education in the area.
  • The school prides itself on nurturing an inclusive environment where kindness and aspiration are key values.
  • It offers a variety of educational programs and extracurricular activities to support student development.

Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "beast". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.

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