The Education Authority’s C2K network was hit by a cyberattack that left thousands of pupils and staff across Northern Ireland unable to access coursework, communication tools, and exam resources. Recovery is underway with phased restorations and a compulsory full password reset while investigators and authorities assess whether personal data was compromised. #EducationAuthority #C2K
Keypoints
- The Education Authority is actively restoring access to critical C2K systems after the cyberattack.
- Thousands of students and staff were unable to log in to essential platforms during a sensitive exam period.
- A complete password reset was mandated as a critical security measure while investigations continue.
- Service recovery is being phased and prioritized for post-primary and exam-year students, with local schools managing resets by year group.
- Sullivan Upper School and others are offering on-site support (including an Easter Monday session) to help senior pupils and staff with password resets.
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