Athénée Royal d’Izel Hit by Ransomware Attack

Athénée Royal d’Izel Hit by Ransomware Attack
The local network of the Royal Athenaeum of Izel was hit by a cyberattack that encrypted data on the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2026. Rapid intervention by the maintenance team prevented any theft of personal data, and full service restoration is expected next week using backups from the Federation Wallonia-Brussels. #EcoleEnLigne #FederationWalloniaBrussels

Information

  • Victim: Royal Athenaeum of Izel
  • Website: arizel.be
  • Country: Belgium
  • Date Reported: 2026-04-09

Keypoints

  • The local network of the Royal Athenaeum of Izel was encrypted in a cyberattack on the morning of April 9, 2026.
  • The attack specifically targeted the École en ligne online platform.
  • Quick action by the maintenance team prevented any personal data from being stolen.
  • Full restoration of services is planned for the following week.
  • Recovery will rely on backups provided by the Federation Wallonia-Brussels.

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